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Add 98/14 and 9/48

1st number: 7 0/14, 2nd number: 9/48

98/14 + 9/48 is 115/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 48 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
    98/14 = 98 × 24/14 × 24 = 2352/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    9/48 = 9 × 7/48 × 7 = 63/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2352/336 + 63/336 = 2352 + 63/336 = 2415/336
  5. 2415/336 simplified gives 115/16
  6. So, 98/14 + 9/48 = 115/16
    In mixed form: 73/16

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