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Add 48/98 and 56/27

1^st number: 48/98, 2^nd number: 2 2/27

48/98 + 56/27 is 3392/1323.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 27 is 2646
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
   48/98 = 48 × 27/98 × 27 = 1296/2646
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
   56/27 = 56 × 98/27 × 98 = 5488/2646
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1296/2646 + 5488/2646 = 1296 + 5488/2646 = 6784/2646
5. 6784/2646 simplified gives 3392/1323
6. So, 48/98 + 56/27 = 3392/1323
   In mixed form: 2746/1323

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