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Add 98/96 and 49/63

1^st number: 1 2/96, 2^nd number: 49/63

98/96 + 49/63 is 259/144.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 63 is 2016
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
   98/96 = 98 × 21/96 × 21 = 2058/2016
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
   49/63 = 49 × 32/63 × 32 = 1568/2016
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2058/2016 + 1568/2016 = 2058 + 1568/2016 = 3626/2016
5. 3626/2016 simplified gives 259/144
6. So, 98/96 + 49/63 = 259/144
   In mixed form: 1115/144

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