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Add 35/50 and 7/98

35/50 + 7/98 is 27/35.

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,
    35/50 = 35 × 49/50 × 49 = 1715/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
    7/98 = 7 × 25/98 × 25 = 175/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1715/2450 + 175/2450 = 1715 + 175/2450 = 1890/2450
  5. 1890/2450 simplified gives 27/35
  6. So, 35/50 + 7/98 = 27/35

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