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Add 50/98 and 24/40

50/98 + 24/40 is 272/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 40 is 1960

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 20 = 1960,
    50/98 = 50 × 20/98 × 20 = 1000/1960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
    24/40 = 24 × 49/40 × 49 = 1176/1960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1000/1960 + 1176/1960 = 1000 + 1176/1960 = 2176/1960
  5. 2176/1960 simplified gives 272/245
  6. So, 50/98 + 24/40 = 272/245
    In mixed form: 127/245

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