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Add 50/9 and 2/98

1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 2/98

50/9 + 2/98 is 2459/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 98 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    50/9 = 50 × 98/9 × 98 = 4900/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    2/98 = 2 × 9/98 × 9 = 18/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4900/882 + 18/882 = 4900 + 18/882 = 4918/882
  5. 4918/882 simplified gives 2459/441
  6. So, 50/9 + 2/98 = 2459/441
    In mixed form: 5254/441

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