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Add 54/98 and 45/48

54/98 + 45/48 is 1167/784.

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,
    54/98 = 54 × 24/98 × 24 = 1296/2352
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
    45/48 = 45 × 49/48 × 49 = 2205/2352
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1296/2352 + 2205/2352 = 1296 + 2205/2352 = 3501/2352
  5. 3501/2352 simplified gives 1167/784
  6. So, 54/98 + 45/48 = 1167/784
    In mixed form: 1383/784

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