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Add 96/28 and 5/98

1^st number: 3 12/28, 2^nd number: 5/98

96/28 + 5/98 is 341/98.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 98 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
   96/28 = 96 × 7/28 × 7 = 672/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   5/98 = 5 × 2/98 × 2 = 10/196
4. Add the two like fractions:
   672/196 + 10/196 = 672 + 10/196 = 682/196
5. 682/196 simplified gives 341/98
6. So, 96/28 + 5/98 = 341/98
   In mixed form: 347/98

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