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Add 48/75 and 3/98

48/75 + 3/98 is 1643/2450.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
    48/75 = 48 × 98/75 × 98 = 4704/7350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
    3/98 = 3 × 75/98 × 75 = 225/7350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4704/7350 + 225/7350 = 4704 + 225/7350 = 4929/7350
  5. 4929/7350 simplified gives 1643/2450
  6. So, 48/75 + 3/98 = 1643/2450

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