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Add 1/98 and 5/49

1/98 + 5/49 is 11/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 49 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    1/98 = 1 × 1/98 × 1 = 1/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
    5/49 = 5 × 2/49 × 2 = 10/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1/98 + 10/98 = 1 + 10/98 = 11/98
  5. So, 1/98 + 5/49 = 11/98

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