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Add 4/98 and 50/7

1st number: 4/98, 2nd number: 7 1/7

4/98 + 50/7 is 352/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 7 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    4/98 = 4 × 1/98 × 1 = 4/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 14 = 98,
    50/7 = 50 × 14/7 × 14 = 700/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/98 + 700/98 = 4 + 700/98 = 704/98
  5. 704/98 simplified gives 352/49
  6. So, 4/98 + 50/7 = 352/49
    In mixed form: 79/49

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