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Add 80/98 and 2/50

80/98 + 2/50 is 1049/1225.

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,
    80/98 = 80 × 25/98 × 25 = 2000/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    2/50 = 2 × 49/50 × 49 = 98/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2000/2450 + 98/2450 = 2000 + 98/2450 = 2098/2450
  5. 2098/2450 simplified gives 1049/1225
  6. So, 80/98 + 2/50 = 1049/1225

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