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Add 2/98 and 24/50

2/98 + 24/50 is 613/1225.

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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,
   2/98 = 2 × 25/98 × 25 = 50/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   24/50 = 24 × 49/50 × 49 = 1176/2450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/2450 + 1176/2450 = 50 + 1176/2450 = 1226/2450
5. 1226/2450 simplified gives 613/1225
6. So, 2/98 + 24/50 = 613/1225

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