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Add 27/50 and 42/98

27/50 + 42/98 is 339/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 98 is 2450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    27/50 = 27 × 49/50 × 49 = 1323/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
    42/98 = 42 × 25/98 × 25 = 1050/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1323/2450 + 1050/2450 = 1323 + 1050/2450 = 2373/2450
  5. 2373/2450 simplified gives 339/350
  6. So, 27/50 + 42/98 = 339/350

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