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Add 20/98 and 50/42

1^st number: 20/98, 2^nd number: 1 8/42

20/98 + 50/42 is 205/147.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 42 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   20/98 = 20 × 3/98 × 3 = 60/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
   50/42 = 50 × 7/42 × 7 = 350/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/294 + 350/294 = 60 + 350/294 = 410/294
5. 410/294 simplified gives 205/147
6. So, 20/98 + 50/42 = 205/147
   In mixed form: 158/147

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