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Add 98/28 and 18/96

1^st number: 3 14/28, 2^nd number: 18/96

98/28 + 18/96 is 59/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
   98/28 = 98 × 24/28 × 24 = 2352/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   18/96 = 18 × 7/96 × 7 = 126/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2352/672 + 126/672 = 2352 + 126/672 = 2478/672
5. 2478/672 simplified gives 59/16
6. So, 98/28 + 18/96 = 59/16
   In mixed form: 311/16

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