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Add 64/49 and 98/50

1st number: 1 15/49, 2nd number: 1 48/50

64/49 + 98/50 is 4001/1225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 50 is 2450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
    64/49 = 64 × 50/49 × 50 = 3200/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    98/50 = 98 × 49/50 × 49 = 4802/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3200/2450 + 4802/2450 = 3200 + 4802/2450 = 8002/2450
  5. 8002/2450 simplified gives 4001/1225
  6. So, 64/49 + 98/50 = 4001/1225
    In mixed form: 3326/1225

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