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Add 90/98 and 50/4

1st number: 90/98, 2nd number: 12 2/4

90/98 + 50/4 is 1315/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 4 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    90/98 = 90 × 2/98 × 2 = 180/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    50/4 = 50 × 49/4 × 49 = 2450/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/196 + 2450/196 = 180 + 2450/196 = 2630/196
  5. 2630/196 simplified gives 1315/98
  6. So, 90/98 + 50/4 = 1315/98
    In mixed form: 1341/98

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