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Add 4/98 and 35/50

4/98 + 35/50 is 363/490.

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,
    35/50 = 35 × 49/50 × 49 = 1715/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/2450 + 1715/2450 = 100 + 1715/2450 = 1815/2450
  5. 1815/2450 simplified gives 363/490
  6. So, 4/98 + 35/50 = 363/490

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