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Add 49/98 and 20/50

49/98 + 20/50 is 9/10.

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,
    49/98 = 49 × 25/98 × 25 = 1225/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    20/50 = 20 × 49/50 × 49 = 980/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1225/2450 + 980/2450 = 1225 + 980/2450 = 2205/2450
  5. 2205/2450 simplified gives 9/10
  6. So, 49/98 + 20/50 = 9/10

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