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Add 1/98 and 48/3

1st number: 1/98, 2nd number: 16 0/3

1/98 + 48/3 is 1569/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 3 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    1/98 = 1 × 3/98 × 3 = 3/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
    48/3 = 48 × 98/3 × 98 = 4704/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/294 + 4704/294 = 3 + 4704/294 = 4707/294
  5. 4707/294 simplified gives 1569/98
  6. So, 1/98 + 48/3 = 1569/98
    In mixed form: 161/98

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