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Add 50/98 and 3/42

50/98 + 3/42 is 57/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 42 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    50/98 = 50 × 3/98 × 3 = 150/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
    3/42 = 3 × 7/42 × 7 = 21/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/294 + 21/294 = 150 + 21/294 = 171/294
  5. 171/294 simplified gives 57/98
  6. So, 50/98 + 3/42 = 57/98

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