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Add 1/98 and 84/48

1st number: 1/98, 2nd number: 1 36/48

1/98 + 84/48 is 345/196.

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,
    84/48 = 84 × 49/48 × 49 = 4116/2352
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/2352 + 4116/2352 = 24 + 4116/2352 = 4140/2352
  5. 4140/2352 simplified gives 345/196
  6. So, 1/98 + 84/48 = 345/196
    In mixed form: 1149/196

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