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Add 50/98 and 3/18

50/98 + 3/18 is 199/294.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 18 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    50/98 = 50 × 9/98 × 9 = 450/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
    3/18 = 3 × 49/18 × 49 = 147/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/882 + 147/882 = 450 + 147/882 = 597/882
  5. 597/882 simplified gives 199/294
  6. So, 50/98 + 3/18 = 199/294

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