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Add 98/48 and 56/25

1^st number: 2 2/48, 2^nd number: 2 6/25

98/48 + 56/25 is 2569/600.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 25 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   98/48 = 98 × 25/48 × 25 = 2450/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
   56/25 = 56 × 48/25 × 48 = 2688/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2450/1200 + 2688/1200 = 2450 + 2688/1200 = 5138/1200
5. 5138/1200 simplified gives 2569/600
6. So, 98/48 + 56/25 = 2569/600
   In mixed form: 4169/600

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