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Add 12/98 and 35/50

12/98 + 35/50 is 403/490.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 50 is 2450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
    12/98 = 12 × 25/98 × 25 = 300/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    35/50 = 35 × 49/50 × 49 = 1715/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/2450 + 1715/2450 = 300 + 1715/2450 = 2015/2450
  5. 2015/2450 simplified gives 403/490
  6. So, 12/98 + 35/50 = 403/490

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