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Add 10/98 and 50/28

1st number: 10/98, 2nd number: 1 22/28

10/98 + 50/28 is 185/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 28 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    10/98 = 10 × 2/98 × 2 = 20/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
    50/28 = 50 × 7/28 × 7 = 350/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/196 + 350/196 = 20 + 350/196 = 370/196
  5. 370/196 simplified gives 185/98
  6. So, 10/98 + 50/28 = 185/98
    In mixed form: 187/98

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