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Add 48/98 and 4/5

48/98 + 4/5 is 316/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 5 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    48/98 = 48 × 5/98 × 5 = 240/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
    4/5 = 4 × 98/5 × 98 = 392/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/490 + 392/490 = 240 + 392/490 = 632/490
  5. 632/490 simplified gives 316/245
  6. So, 48/98 + 4/5 = 316/245
    In mixed form: 171/245

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