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Add 27/98 and 63/48

1st number: 27/98, 2nd number: 1 15/48

27/98 + 63/48 is 1245/784.

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,
    27/98 = 27 × 24/98 × 24 = 648/2352
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
    63/48 = 63 × 49/48 × 49 = 3087/2352
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/2352 + 3087/2352 = 648 + 3087/2352 = 3735/2352
  5. 3735/2352 simplified gives 1245/784
  6. So, 27/98 + 63/48 = 1245/784
    In mixed form: 1461/784

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