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Add 98/12 and 18/48

1st number: 8 2/12, 2nd number: 18/48

98/12 + 18/48 is 205/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 48 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
    98/12 = 98 × 4/12 × 4 = 392/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    18/48 = 18 × 1/48 × 1 = 18/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/48 + 18/48 = 392 + 18/48 = 410/48
  5. 410/48 simplified gives 205/24
  6. So, 98/12 + 18/48 = 205/24
    In mixed form: 813/24

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