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Add 2/98 and 54/4

1st number: 2/98, 2nd number: 13 2/4

2/98 + 54/4 is 1325/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 4 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    2/98 = 2 × 2/98 × 2 = 4/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    54/4 = 54 × 49/4 × 49 = 2646/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/196 + 2646/196 = 4 + 2646/196 = 2650/196
  5. 2650/196 simplified gives 1325/98
  6. So, 2/98 + 54/4 = 1325/98
    In mixed form: 1351/98

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