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Add 48/16 and 1/98

1st number: 3 0/16, 2nd number: 1/98

48/16 + 1/98 is 295/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 98 is 784

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
    48/16 = 48 × 49/16 × 49 = 2352/784
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 8 = 784,
    1/98 = 1 × 8/98 × 8 = 8/784
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2352/784 + 8/784 = 2352 + 8/784 = 2360/784
  5. 2360/784 simplified gives 295/98
  6. So, 48/16 + 1/98 = 295/98
    In mixed form: 31/98

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