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Add 5/98 and 54/48

1^st number: 5/98, 2^nd number: 1 6/48

5/98 + 54/48 is 461/392.

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,
   5/98 = 5 × 24/98 × 24 = 120/2352
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
   54/48 = 54 × 49/48 × 49 = 2646/2352
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/2352 + 2646/2352 = 120 + 2646/2352 = 2766/2352
5. 2766/2352 simplified gives 461/392
6. So, 5/98 + 54/48 = 461/392
   In mixed form: 169/392

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