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Add 48/3 and 98/4

1st number: 16 0/3, 2nd number: 24 2/4

48/3 + 98/4 is 81/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 4 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
    48/3 = 48 × 4/3 × 4 = 192/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    98/4 = 98 × 3/4 × 3 = 294/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/12 + 294/12 = 192 + 294/12 = 486/12
  5. 486/12 simplified gives 81/2
  6. So, 48/3 + 98/4 = 81/2
    In mixed form: 401/2

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