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Add 98/50 and 98/7

1st number: 1 48/50, 2nd number: 14 0/7

98/50 + 98/7 is 399/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 7 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    98/50 = 98 × 7/50 × 7 = 686/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
    98/7 = 98 × 50/7 × 50 = 4900/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    686/350 + 4900/350 = 686 + 4900/350 = 5586/350
  5. 5586/350 simplified gives 399/25
  6. So, 98/50 + 98/7 = 399/25
    In mixed form: 1524/25

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