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Add 50/98 and 36/54

50/98 + 36/54 is 173/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 54 is 2646

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
    50/98 = 50 × 27/98 × 27 = 1350/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
    36/54 = 36 × 49/54 × 49 = 1764/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/2646 + 1764/2646 = 1350 + 1764/2646 = 3114/2646
  5. 3114/2646 simplified gives 173/147
  6. So, 50/98 + 36/54 = 173/147
    In mixed form: 126/147

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