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Add 21/50 and 54/98

21/50 + 54/98 is 2379/2450.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 98 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   21/50 = 21 × 49/50 × 49 = 1029/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
   54/98 = 54 × 25/98 × 25 = 1350/2450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1029/2450 + 1350/2450 = 1029 + 1350/2450 = 2379/2450
5. So, 21/50 + 54/98 = 2379/2450

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