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Add 25/98 and 75/50

1^st number: 25/98, 2^nd number: 1 25/50

25/98 + 75/50 is 86/49.

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,
   25/98 = 25 × 25/98 × 25 = 625/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   75/50 = 75 × 49/50 × 49 = 3675/2450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   625/2450 + 3675/2450 = 625 + 3675/2450 = 4300/2450
5. 4300/2450 simplified gives 86/49
6. So, 25/98 + 75/50 = 86/49
   In mixed form: 137/49

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