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Add 50/98 and 42/84

50/98 + 42/84 is 99/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 84 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    50/98 = 50 × 6/98 × 6 = 300/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
    42/84 = 42 × 7/84 × 7 = 294/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/588 + 294/588 = 300 + 294/588 = 594/588
  5. 594/588 simplified gives 99/98
  6. So, 50/98 + 42/84 = 99/98
    In mixed form: 11/98

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