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Add 50/75 and 49/98

50/75 + 49/98 is 7/6.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
    50/75 = 50 × 98/75 × 98 = 4900/7350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
    49/98 = 49 × 75/98 × 75 = 3675/7350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4900/7350 + 3675/7350 = 4900 + 3675/7350 = 8575/7350
  5. 8575/7350 simplified gives 7/6
  6. So, 50/75 + 49/98 = 7/6
    In mixed form: 11/6

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