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Add 24/98 and 50/14

1st number: 24/98, 2nd number: 3 8/14

24/98 + 50/14 is 187/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 14 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    24/98 = 24 × 1/98 × 1 = 24/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
    50/14 = 50 × 7/14 × 7 = 350/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/98 + 350/98 = 24 + 350/98 = 374/98
  5. 374/98 simplified gives 187/49
  6. So, 24/98 + 50/14 = 187/49
    In mixed form: 340/49

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