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Add 98/48 and 9/75

1st number: 2 2/48, 2nd number: 9/75

98/48 + 9/75 is 1297/600.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 75 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 75 × 16 = 1200,
    9/75 = 9 × 16/75 × 16 = 144/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2450/1200 + 144/1200 = 2450 + 144/1200 = 2594/1200
  5. 2594/1200 simplified gives 1297/600
  6. So, 98/48 + 9/75 = 1297/600
    In mixed form: 297/600

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