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Add 49/98 and 24/25

49/98 + 24/25 is 73/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    24/25 = 24 × 98/25 × 98 = 2352/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1225/2450 + 2352/2450 = 1225 + 2352/2450 = 3577/2450
  5. 3577/2450 simplified gives 73/50
  6. So, 49/98 + 24/25 = 73/50
    In mixed form: 123/50

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