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Add 20/98 and 49/50

20/98 + 49/50 is 2901/2450.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    20/98 = 20 × 25/98 × 25 = 500/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    49/50 = 49 × 49/50 × 49 = 2401/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/2450 + 2401/2450 = 500 + 2401/2450 = 2901/2450
  5. So, 20/98 + 49/50 = 2901/2450
    In mixed form: 1451/2450

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