Add 98/35 and 9/48, Solve 2 28/35 + 9/48 as a fraction

Add 98/35 and 9/48

1^st number: 2 28/35, 2^nd number: 9/48

98/35 + 9/48 is 239/80.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
98/35 = 98 × 48/35 × 48 = 4704/1680
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
9/48 = 9 × 35/48 × 35 = 315/1680
Add the two like fractions:
4704/1680 + 315/1680 = 4704 + 315/1680 = 5019/1680
5019/1680 simplified gives 239/80
So, 98/35 + 9/48 = 239/80
In mixed form: 279/80

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