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Add 28/98 and 90/50

1^st number: 28/98, 2^nd number: 1 40/50

28/98 + 90/50 is 73/35.

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,
   28/98 = 28 × 25/98 × 25 = 700/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   90/50 = 90 × 49/50 × 49 = 4410/2450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   700/2450 + 4410/2450 = 700 + 4410/2450 = 5110/2450
5. 5110/2450 simplified gives 73/35
6. So, 28/98 + 90/50 = 73/35
   In mixed form: 23/35

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