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Add 48/98 and 20/24

48/98 + 20/24 is 389/294.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 24 is 1176

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
    48/98 = 48 × 12/98 × 12 = 576/1176
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
    20/24 = 20 × 49/24 × 49 = 980/1176
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/1176 + 980/1176 = 576 + 980/1176 = 1556/1176
  5. 1556/1176 simplified gives 389/294
  6. So, 48/98 + 20/24 = 389/294
    In mixed form: 195/294

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