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Add 5/98 and 30/50

5/98 + 30/50 is 319/490.

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,
    30/50 = 30 × 49/50 × 49 = 1470/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    125/2450 + 1470/2450 = 125 + 1470/2450 = 1595/2450
  5. 1595/2450 simplified gives 319/490
  6. So, 5/98 + 30/50 = 319/490

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