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Add 96/21 and 63/98

1^st number: 4 12/21, 2^nd number: 63/98

96/21 + 63/98 is 73/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 98 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
   96/21 = 96 × 14/21 × 14 = 1344/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   63/98 = 63 × 3/98 × 3 = 189/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1344/294 + 189/294 = 1344 + 189/294 = 1533/294
5. 1533/294 simplified gives 73/14
6. So, 96/21 + 63/98 = 73/14
   In mixed form: 53/14

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