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Add 98/18 and 18/48

1st number: 5 8/18, 2nd number: 18/48

98/18 + 18/48 is 419/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 48 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
    98/18 = 98 × 8/18 × 8 = 784/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
    18/48 = 18 × 3/48 × 3 = 54/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    784/144 + 54/144 = 784 + 54/144 = 838/144
  5. 838/144 simplified gives 419/72
  6. So, 98/18 + 18/48 = 419/72
    In mixed form: 559/72

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