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Add 49/98 and 16/25

49/98 + 16/25 is 57/50.

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  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 25 is 2450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
    49/98 = 49 × 25/98 × 25 = 1225/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
    16/25 = 16 × 98/25 × 98 = 1568/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1225/2450 + 1568/2450 = 1225 + 1568/2450 = 2793/2450
  5. 2793/2450 simplified gives 57/50
  6. So, 49/98 + 16/25 = 57/50
    In mixed form: 17/50

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