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Add 15/50 and 90/98

15/50 + 90/98 is 597/490.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    15/50 = 15 × 49/50 × 49 = 735/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
    90/98 = 90 × 25/98 × 25 = 2250/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/2450 + 2250/2450 = 735 + 2250/2450 = 2985/2450
  5. 2985/2450 simplified gives 597/490
  6. So, 15/50 + 90/98 = 597/490
    In mixed form: 1107/490

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