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Add 98/48 and 98/54

1^st number: 2 2/48, 2^nd number: 1 44/54

98/48 + 98/54 is 833/216.

Steps for adding fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
   98/48 = 98 × 9/48 × 9 = 882/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
   98/54 = 98 × 8/54 × 8 = 784/432
4. Add the two like fractions:
   882/432 + 784/432 = 882 + 784/432 = 1666/432
5. 1666/432 simplified gives 833/216
6. So, 98/48 + 98/54 = 833/216
   In mixed form: 3185/216

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