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Add 48/9 and 56/98

1^st number: 5 3/9, 2^nd number: 56/98

48/9 + 56/98 is 124/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
   48/9 = 48 × 98/9 × 98 = 4704/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   56/98 = 56 × 9/98 × 9 = 504/882
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4704/882 + 504/882 = 4704 + 504/882 = 5208/882
5. 5208/882 simplified gives 124/21
6. So, 48/9 + 56/98 = 124/21
   In mixed form: 519/21

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