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Add 49/98 and 60/48

1^st number: 49/98, 2^nd number: 1 12/48

49/98 + 60/48 is 7/4.

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,
   60/48 = 60 × 49/48 × 49 = 2940/2352
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1176/2352 + 2940/2352 = 1176 + 2940/2352 = 4116/2352
5. 4116/2352 simplified gives 7/4
6. So, 49/98 + 60/48 = 7/4
   In mixed form: 13/4

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