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Add 98/48 and 20/14

1st number: 2 2/48, 2nd number: 1 6/14

98/48 + 20/14 is 583/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 14 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    98/48 = 98 × 7/48 × 7 = 686/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
    20/14 = 20 × 24/14 × 24 = 480/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    686/336 + 480/336 = 686 + 480/336 = 1166/336
  5. 1166/336 simplified gives 583/168
  6. So, 98/48 + 20/14 = 583/168
    In mixed form: 379/168

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