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Add 48/27 and 96/98

1^st number: 1 21/27, 2^nd number: 96/98

48/27 + 96/98 is 1216/441.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 98 is 2646
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
   48/27 = 48 × 98/27 × 98 = 4704/2646
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
   96/98 = 96 × 27/98 × 27 = 2592/2646
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4704/2646 + 2592/2646 = 4704 + 2592/2646 = 7296/2646
5. 7296/2646 simplified gives 1216/441
6. So, 48/27 + 96/98 = 1216/441
   In mixed form: 2334/441

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