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Add 72/48 and 1/98

1st number: 1 24/48, 2nd number: 1/98

72/48 + 1/98 is 74/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 98 is 2352

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
    72/48 = 72 × 49/48 × 49 = 3528/2352
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
    1/98 = 1 × 24/98 × 24 = 24/2352
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3528/2352 + 24/2352 = 3528 + 24/2352 = 3552/2352
  5. 3552/2352 simplified gives 74/49
  6. So, 72/48 + 1/98 = 74/49
    In mixed form: 125/49

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