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Add 48/98 and 70/84

48/98 + 70/84 is 389/294.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 84 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    48/98 = 48 × 6/98 × 6 = 288/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
    70/84 = 70 × 7/84 × 7 = 490/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/588 + 490/588 = 288 + 490/588 = 778/588
  5. 778/588 simplified gives 389/294
  6. So, 48/98 + 70/84 = 389/294
    In mixed form: 195/294

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