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Add 5/98 and 15/50

5/98 + 15/50 is 86/245.

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,
    5/98 = 5 × 25/98 × 25 = 125/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    15/50 = 15 × 49/50 × 49 = 735/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    125/2450 + 735/2450 = 125 + 735/2450 = 860/2450
  5. 860/2450 simplified gives 86/245
  6. So, 5/98 + 15/50 = 86/245

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