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Add 14/98 and 56/50

1^st number: 14/98, 2^nd number: 1 6/50

14/98 + 56/50 is 221/175.

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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,
   14/98 = 14 × 25/98 × 25 = 350/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   56/50 = 56 × 49/50 × 49 = 2744/2450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/2450 + 2744/2450 = 350 + 2744/2450 = 3094/2450
5. 3094/2450 simplified gives 221/175
6. So, 14/98 + 56/50 = 221/175
   In mixed form: 146/175

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