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Add 48/12 and 98/20

1^st number: 4 0/12, 2^nd number: 4 18/20

48/12 + 98/20 is 89/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 20 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   48/12 = 48 × 5/12 × 5 = 240/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   98/20 = 98 × 3/20 × 3 = 294/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/60 + 294/60 = 240 + 294/60 = 534/60
5. 534/60 simplified gives 89/10
6. So, 48/12 + 98/20 = 89/10
   In mixed form: 89/10

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