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Add 98/96 and 14/20

1st number: 1 2/96, 2nd number: 14/20

98/96 + 14/20 is 413/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 20 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    98/96 = 98 × 5/96 × 5 = 490/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
    14/20 = 14 × 24/20 × 24 = 336/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/480 + 336/480 = 490 + 336/480 = 826/480
  5. 826/480 simplified gives 413/240
  6. So, 98/96 + 14/20 = 413/240
    In mixed form: 1173/240

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