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Add 98/35 and 5/48

1st number: 2 28/35, 2nd number: 5/48

98/35 + 5/48 is 697/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 48 is 1680

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
    98/35 = 98 × 48/35 × 48 = 4704/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
    5/48 = 5 × 35/48 × 35 = 175/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4704/1680 + 175/1680 = 4704 + 175/1680 = 4879/1680
  5. 4879/1680 simplified gives 697/240
  6. So, 98/35 + 5/48 = 697/240
    In mixed form: 2217/240

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