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Add 4/98 and 25/50

4/98 + 25/50 is 53/98.

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,
    4/98 = 4 × 25/98 × 25 = 100/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    25/50 = 25 × 49/50 × 49 = 1225/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/2450 + 1225/2450 = 100 + 1225/2450 = 1325/2450
  5. 1325/2450 simplified gives 53/98
  6. So, 4/98 + 25/50 = 53/98

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