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Add 28/98 and 7/50

28/98 + 7/50 is 149/350.

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,
    28/98 = 28 × 25/98 × 25 = 700/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    7/50 = 7 × 49/50 × 49 = 343/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/2450 + 343/2450 = 700 + 343/2450 = 1043/2450
  5. 1043/2450 simplified gives 149/350
  6. So, 28/98 + 7/50 = 149/350

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