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Add 21/98 and 24/50

21/98 + 24/50 is 243/350.

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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,
   21/98 = 21 × 25/98 × 25 = 525/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   24/50 = 24 × 49/50 × 49 = 1176/2450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   525/2450 + 1176/2450 = 525 + 1176/2450 = 1701/2450
5. 1701/2450 simplified gives 243/350
6. So, 21/98 + 24/50 = 243/350

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