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Add 28/98 and 25/48

28/98 + 25/48 is 271/336.

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,
    28/98 = 28 × 24/98 × 24 = 672/2352
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
    25/48 = 25 × 49/48 × 49 = 1225/2352
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/2352 + 1225/2352 = 672 + 1225/2352 = 1897/2352
  5. 1897/2352 simplified gives 271/336
  6. So, 28/98 + 25/48 = 271/336

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