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Add 48/36 and 98/48

1^st number: 1 12/36, 2^nd number: 2 2/48

48/36 + 98/48 is 27/8.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 48 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
   48/36 = 48 × 4/36 × 4 = 192/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   98/48 = 98 × 3/48 × 3 = 294/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/144 + 294/144 = 192 + 294/144 = 486/144
5. 486/144 simplified gives 27/8
6. So, 48/36 + 98/48 = 27/8
   In mixed form: 33/8

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