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Add 24/98 and 28/50

24/98 + 28/50 is 986/1225.

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,
    24/98 = 24 × 25/98 × 25 = 600/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    28/50 = 28 × 49/50 × 49 = 1372/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/2450 + 1372/2450 = 600 + 1372/2450 = 1972/2450
  5. 1972/2450 simplified gives 986/1225
  6. So, 24/98 + 28/50 = 986/1225

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