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Add 50/98 and 5/20

50/98 + 5/20 is 149/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 20 is 980

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
    50/98 = 50 × 10/98 × 10 = 500/980
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
    5/20 = 5 × 49/20 × 49 = 245/980
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/980 + 245/980 = 500 + 245/980 = 745/980
  5. 745/980 simplified gives 149/196
  6. So, 50/98 + 5/20 = 149/196

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