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Add 98/96 and 98/10

1^st number: 1 2/96, 2^nd number: 9 8/10

98/96 + 98/10 is 2597/240.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 10 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 10 × 48 = 480,
   98/10 = 98 × 48/10 × 48 = 4704/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/480 + 4704/480 = 490 + 4704/480 = 5194/480
5. 5194/480 simplified gives 2597/240
6. So, 98/96 + 98/10 = 2597/240
   In mixed form: 10197/240

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