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Add 20/50 and 98/63

1^st number: 20/50, 2^nd number: 1 35/63

20/50 + 98/63 is 88/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 63 is 3150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
   20/50 = 20 × 63/50 × 63 = 1260/3150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
   98/63 = 98 × 50/63 × 50 = 4900/3150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1260/3150 + 4900/3150 = 1260 + 4900/3150 = 6160/3150
5. 6160/3150 simplified gives 88/45
6. So, 20/50 + 98/63 = 88/45
   In mixed form: 143/45

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