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Add 2/4 and 1/49

2/4 + 1/49 is 51/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 49 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    2/4 = 2 × 49/4 × 49 = 98/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
    1/49 = 1 × 4/49 × 4 = 4/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/196 + 4/196 = 98 + 4/196 = 102/196
  5. 102/196 simplified gives 51/98
  6. So, 2/4 + 1/49 = 51/98

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