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Add 27/98 and 90/48

1st number: 27/98, 2nd number: 1 42/48

27/98 + 90/48 is 843/392.

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,
    90/48 = 90 × 49/48 × 49 = 4410/2352
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/2352 + 4410/2352 = 648 + 4410/2352 = 5058/2352
  5. 5058/2352 simplified gives 843/392
  6. So, 27/98 + 90/48 = 843/392
    In mixed form: 259/392

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