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Add 49/98 and 8/75

49/98 + 8/75 is 91/150.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
    49/98 = 49 × 75/98 × 75 = 3675/7350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
    8/75 = 8 × 98/75 × 98 = 784/7350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3675/7350 + 784/7350 = 3675 + 784/7350 = 4459/7350
  5. 4459/7350 simplified gives 91/150
  6. So, 49/98 + 8/75 = 91/150

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