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Add 12/98 and 48/49

12/98 + 48/49 is 54/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 49 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    12/98 = 12 × 1/98 × 1 = 12/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
    48/49 = 48 × 2/49 × 2 = 96/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/98 + 96/98 = 12 + 96/98 = 108/98
  5. 108/98 simplified gives 54/49
  6. So, 12/98 + 48/49 = 54/49
    In mixed form: 15/49

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