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Add 2/48 and 98/10

1st number: 2/48, 2nd number: 9 8/10

2/48 + 98/10 is 1181/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 10 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    2/48 = 2 × 5/48 × 5 = 10/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
    98/10 = 98 × 24/10 × 24 = 2352/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/240 + 2352/240 = 10 + 2352/240 = 2362/240
  5. 2362/240 simplified gives 1181/120
  6. So, 2/48 + 98/10 = 1181/120
    In mixed form: 9101/120

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