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Add 50/98 and 8/45

50/98 + 8/45 is 1517/2205.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    50/98 = 50 × 45/98 × 45 = 2250/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
    8/45 = 8 × 98/45 × 98 = 784/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2250/4410 + 784/4410 = 2250 + 784/4410 = 3034/4410
  5. 3034/4410 simplified gives 1517/2205
  6. So, 50/98 + 8/45 = 1517/2205

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