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Add 48/84 and 5/98

48/84 + 5/98 is 61/98.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 98 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
   48/84 = 48 × 7/84 × 7 = 336/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   5/98 = 5 × 6/98 × 6 = 30/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/588 + 30/588 = 336 + 30/588 = 366/588
5. 366/588 simplified gives 61/98
6. So, 48/84 + 5/98 = 61/98

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