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Add 98/2 and 90/48

1^st number: 49 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 42/48

98/2 + 90/48 is 407/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 24 = 48,
   98/2 = 98 × 24/2 × 24 = 2352/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   90/48 = 90 × 1/48 × 1 = 90/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2352/48 + 90/48 = 2352 + 90/48 = 2442/48
5. 2442/48 simplified gives 407/8
6. So, 98/2 + 90/48 = 407/8
   In mixed form: 507/8

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