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Add 1/98 and 28/48

1/98 + 28/48 is 349/588.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 48 is 2352

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
    1/98 = 1 × 24/98 × 24 = 24/2352
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
    28/48 = 28 × 49/48 × 49 = 1372/2352
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/2352 + 1372/2352 = 24 + 1372/2352 = 1396/2352
  5. 1396/2352 simplified gives 349/588
  6. So, 1/98 + 28/48 = 349/588

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