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Add 50/98 and 5/9

50/98 + 5/9 is 470/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 9 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 9 × 98 = 882,
    5/9 = 5 × 98/9 × 98 = 490/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/882 + 490/882 = 450 + 490/882 = 940/882
  5. 940/882 simplified gives 470/441
  6. So, 50/98 + 5/9 = 470/441
    In mixed form: 129/441

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