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Add 98/81 and 4/48

1^st number: 1 17/81, 2^nd number: 4/48

98/81 + 4/48 is 419/324.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 48 is 1296
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
   98/81 = 98 × 16/81 × 16 = 1568/1296
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 27 = 1296,
   4/48 = 4 × 27/48 × 27 = 108/1296
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1568/1296 + 108/1296 = 1568 + 108/1296 = 1676/1296
5. 1676/1296 simplified gives 419/324
6. So, 98/81 + 4/48 = 419/324
   In mixed form: 195/324

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