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Add 50/98 and 20/24

50/98 + 20/24 is 395/294.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 24 is 1176

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
    50/98 = 50 × 12/98 × 12 = 600/1176
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
    20/24 = 20 × 49/24 × 49 = 980/1176
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/1176 + 980/1176 = 600 + 980/1176 = 1580/1176
  5. 1580/1176 simplified gives 395/294
  6. So, 50/98 + 20/24 = 395/294
    In mixed form: 1101/294

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