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Add 50/98 and 80/5

1st number: 50/98, 2nd number: 16 0/5

50/98 + 80/5 is 809/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 5 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    50/98 = 50 × 5/98 × 5 = 250/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
    80/5 = 80 × 98/5 × 98 = 7840/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/490 + 7840/490 = 250 + 7840/490 = 8090/490
  5. 8090/490 simplified gives 809/49
  6. So, 50/98 + 80/5 = 809/49
    In mixed form: 1625/49

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