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Add 54/14 and 48/98

1st number: 3 12/14, 2nd number: 48/98

54/14 + 48/98 is 213/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 98 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
    54/14 = 54 × 7/14 × 7 = 378/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    48/98 = 48 × 1/98 × 1 = 48/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/98 + 48/98 = 378 + 48/98 = 426/98
  5. 426/98 simplified gives 213/49
  6. So, 54/14 + 48/98 = 213/49
    In mixed form: 417/49

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