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Add 12/98 and 50/70

12/98 + 50/70 is 41/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 70 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    12/98 = 12 × 5/98 × 5 = 60/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
    50/70 = 50 × 7/70 × 7 = 350/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/490 + 350/490 = 60 + 350/490 = 410/490
  5. 410/490 simplified gives 41/49
  6. So, 12/98 + 50/70 = 41/49

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