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Add 16/98 and 56/50

1^st number: 16/98, 2^nd number: 1 6/50

16/98 + 56/50 is 1572/1225.

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,
   16/98 = 16 × 25/98 × 25 = 400/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   56/50 = 56 × 49/50 × 49 = 2744/2450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/2450 + 2744/2450 = 400 + 2744/2450 = 3144/2450
5. 3144/2450 simplified gives 1572/1225
6. So, 16/98 + 56/50 = 1572/1225
   In mixed form: 1347/1225

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