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Add 70/98 and 7/48

70/98 + 7/48 is 289/336.

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,
    70/98 = 70 × 24/98 × 24 = 1680/2352
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
    7/48 = 7 × 49/48 × 49 = 343/2352
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1680/2352 + 343/2352 = 1680 + 343/2352 = 2023/2352
  5. 2023/2352 simplified gives 289/336
  6. So, 70/98 + 7/48 = 289/336

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