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Add 48/98 and 28/56

48/98 + 28/56 is 97/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 56 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    48/98 = 48 × 4/98 × 4 = 192/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
    28/56 = 28 × 7/56 × 7 = 196/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/392 + 196/392 = 192 + 196/392 = 388/392
  5. 388/392 simplified gives 97/98
  6. So, 48/98 + 28/56 = 97/98

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