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Add 7/98 and 48/50

7/98 + 48/50 is 361/350.

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,
    7/98 = 7 × 25/98 × 25 = 175/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    48/50 = 48 × 49/50 × 49 = 2352/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/2450 + 2352/2450 = 175 + 2352/2450 = 2527/2450
  5. 2527/2450 simplified gives 361/350
  6. So, 7/98 + 48/50 = 361/350
    In mixed form: 111/350

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