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Add 48/28 and 15/98

1^st number: 1 20/28, 2^nd number: 15/98

48/28 + 15/98 is 183/98.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 98 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
   48/28 = 48 × 7/28 × 7 = 336/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   15/98 = 15 × 2/98 × 2 = 30/196
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/196 + 30/196 = 336 + 30/196 = 366/196
5. 366/196 simplified gives 183/98
6. So, 48/28 + 15/98 = 183/98
   In mixed form: 185/98

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