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Add 50/98 and 9/56

50/98 + 9/56 is 263/392.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 56 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    50/98 = 50 × 4/98 × 4 = 200/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
    9/56 = 9 × 7/56 × 7 = 63/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/392 + 63/392 = 200 + 63/392 = 263/392
  5. So, 50/98 + 9/56 = 263/392

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