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Add 48/98 and 32/56

48/98 + 32/56 is 52/49.

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,
    32/56 = 32 × 7/56 × 7 = 224/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/392 + 224/392 = 192 + 224/392 = 416/392
  5. 416/392 simplified gives 52/49
  6. So, 48/98 + 32/56 = 52/49
    In mixed form: 13/49

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