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Add 96/9 and 4/49

1st number: 10 6/9, 2nd number: 4/49

96/9 + 4/49 is 1580/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 49 is 441

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
    96/9 = 96 × 49/9 × 49 = 4704/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    4/49 = 4 × 9/49 × 9 = 36/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4704/441 + 36/441 = 4704 + 36/441 = 4740/441
  5. 4740/441 simplified gives 1580/147
  6. So, 96/9 + 4/49 = 1580/147
    In mixed form: 10110/147

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