Add 98/48 and 70/54, Solve 2 2/48 + 1 16/54 as a fraction

Add 98/48 and 70/54

1^st number: 2 2/48, 2^nd number: 1 16/54

98/48 + 70/54 is 721/216.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 54 is 432

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
98/48 = 98 × 9/48 × 9 = 882/432
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
70/54 = 70 × 8/54 × 8 = 560/432
Add the two like fractions:
882/432 + 560/432 = 882 + 560/432 = 1442/432
1442/432 simplified gives 721/216
So, 98/48 + 70/54 = 721/216
In mixed form: 373/216

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