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Add 48/18 and 98/48

1st number: 2 12/18, 2nd number: 2 2/48

48/18 + 98/48 is 113/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 48 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
    48/18 = 48 × 8/18 × 8 = 384/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
    98/48 = 98 × 3/48 × 3 = 294/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/144 + 294/144 = 384 + 294/144 = 678/144
  5. 678/144 simplified gives 113/24
  6. So, 48/18 + 98/48 = 113/24
    In mixed form: 417/24

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