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Add 10/98 and 1/49

10/98 + 1/49 is 6/49.

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,
    10/98 = 10 × 1/98 × 1 = 10/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
    1/49 = 1 × 2/49 × 2 = 2/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/98 + 2/98 = 10 + 2/98 = 12/98
  5. 12/98 simplified gives 6/49
  6. So, 10/98 + 1/49 = 6/49

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