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Add 50/98 and 24/90

50/98 + 24/90 is 571/735.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 90 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    50/98 = 50 × 45/98 × 45 = 2250/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    24/90 = 24 × 49/90 × 49 = 1176/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2250/4410 + 1176/4410 = 2250 + 1176/4410 = 3426/4410
  5. 3426/4410 simplified gives 571/735
  6. So, 50/98 + 24/90 = 571/735

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