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Add 49/98 and 15/48

49/98 + 15/48 is 13/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 48 is 2352

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
    49/98 = 49 × 24/98 × 24 = 1176/2352
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
    15/48 = 15 × 49/48 × 49 = 735/2352
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1176/2352 + 735/2352 = 1176 + 735/2352 = 1911/2352
  5. 1911/2352 simplified gives 13/16
  6. So, 49/98 + 15/48 = 13/16

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