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Add 14/48 and 98/54

1st number: 14/48, 2nd number: 1 44/54

14/48 + 98/54 is 455/216.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 54 is 432

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
    14/48 = 14 × 9/48 × 9 = 126/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
    98/54 = 98 × 8/54 × 8 = 784/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/432 + 784/432 = 126 + 784/432 = 910/432
  5. 910/432 simplified gives 455/216
  6. So, 14/48 + 98/54 = 455/216
    In mixed form: 223/216

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