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Add 48/27 and 98/48

1^st number: 1 21/27, 2^nd number: 2 2/48

48/27 + 98/48 is 275/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 48 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
   48/27 = 48 × 16/27 × 16 = 768/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
   98/48 = 98 × 9/48 × 9 = 882/432
4. Add the two like fractions:
   768/432 + 882/432 = 768 + 882/432 = 1650/432
5. 1650/432 simplified gives 275/72
6. So, 48/27 + 98/48 = 275/72
   In mixed form: 359/72

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