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Add 98/48 and 35/18

1st number: 2 2/48, 2nd number: 1 17/18

98/48 + 35/18 is 287/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 18 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
    98/48 = 98 × 3/48 × 3 = 294/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
    35/18 = 35 × 8/18 × 8 = 280/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    294/144 + 280/144 = 294 + 280/144 = 574/144
  5. 574/144 simplified gives 287/72
  6. So, 98/48 + 35/18 = 287/72
    In mixed form: 371/72

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