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Add 54/28 and 48/98

1^st number: 1 26/28, 2^nd number: 48/98

54/28 + 48/98 is 237/98.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 98 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
   54/28 = 54 × 7/28 × 7 = 378/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   48/98 = 48 × 2/98 × 2 = 96/196
4. Add the two like fractions:
   378/196 + 96/196 = 378 + 96/196 = 474/196
5. 474/196 simplified gives 237/98
6. So, 54/28 + 48/98 = 237/98
   In mixed form: 241/98

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