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Add 45/98 and 27/48

45/98 + 27/48 is 801/784.

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,
    45/98 = 45 × 24/98 × 24 = 1080/2352
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
    27/48 = 27 × 49/48 × 49 = 1323/2352
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/2352 + 1323/2352 = 1080 + 1323/2352 = 2403/2352
  5. 2403/2352 simplified gives 801/784
  6. So, 45/98 + 27/48 = 801/784
    In mixed form: 117/784

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