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Add 10/98 and 72/50

1^st number: 10/98, 2^nd number: 1 22/50

10/98 + 72/50 is 1889/1225.

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,
   10/98 = 10 × 25/98 × 25 = 250/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   72/50 = 72 × 49/50 × 49 = 3528/2450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/2450 + 3528/2450 = 250 + 3528/2450 = 3778/2450
5. 3778/2450 simplified gives 1889/1225
6. So, 10/98 + 72/50 = 1889/1225
   In mixed form: 1664/1225

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