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Add 98/4 and 90/96

1st number: 24 2/4, 2nd number: 90/96

98/4 + 90/96 is 407/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
    98/4 = 98 × 24/4 × 24 = 2352/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    90/96 = 90 × 1/96 × 1 = 90/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2352/96 + 90/96 = 2352 + 90/96 = 2442/96
  5. 2442/96 simplified gives 407/16
  6. So, 98/4 + 90/96 = 407/16
    In mixed form: 257/16

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