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Add 16/28 and 98/48

1st number: 16/28, 2nd number: 2 2/48

16/28 + 98/48 is 439/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 48 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
    16/28 = 16 × 12/28 × 12 = 192/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    98/48 = 98 × 7/48 × 7 = 686/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/336 + 686/336 = 192 + 686/336 = 878/336
  5. 878/336 simplified gives 439/168
  6. So, 16/28 + 98/48 = 439/168
    In mixed form: 2103/168

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