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Add 49/75 and 2/98

49/75 + 2/98 is 2476/3675.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
    49/75 = 49 × 98/75 × 98 = 4802/7350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
    2/98 = 2 × 75/98 × 75 = 150/7350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4802/7350 + 150/7350 = 4802 + 150/7350 = 4952/7350
  5. 4952/7350 simplified gives 2476/3675
  6. So, 49/75 + 2/98 = 2476/3675

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