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Add 54/98 and 36/50

54/98 + 36/50 is 1557/1225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 50 is 2450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
    54/98 = 54 × 25/98 × 25 = 1350/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    36/50 = 36 × 49/50 × 49 = 1764/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/2450 + 1764/2450 = 1350 + 1764/2450 = 3114/2450
  5. 3114/2450 simplified gives 1557/1225
  6. So, 54/98 + 36/50 = 1557/1225
    In mixed form: 1332/1225

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