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Add 98/5 and 4/48

1st number: 19 3/5, 2nd number: 4/48

98/5 + 4/48 is 1181/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
    98/5 = 98 × 48/5 × 48 = 4704/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    4/48 = 4 × 5/48 × 5 = 20/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4704/240 + 20/240 = 4704 + 20/240 = 4724/240
  5. 4724/240 simplified gives 1181/60
  6. So, 98/5 + 4/48 = 1181/60
    In mixed form: 1941/60

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