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Add 98/48 and 14/10

1st number: 2 2/48, 2nd number: 1 4/10

98/48 + 14/10 is 413/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 10 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    98/48 = 98 × 5/48 × 5 = 490/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
    14/10 = 14 × 24/10 × 24 = 336/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/240 + 336/240 = 490 + 336/240 = 826/240
  5. 826/240 simplified gives 413/120
  6. So, 98/48 + 14/10 = 413/120
    In mixed form: 353/120

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