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Add 4/50 and 98/49

1^st number: 4/50, 2^nd number: 2 0/49

4/50 + 98/49 is 52/25.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 49 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   4/50 = 4 × 49/50 × 49 = 196/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
   98/49 = 98 × 50/49 × 50 = 4900/2450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   196/2450 + 4900/2450 = 196 + 4900/2450 = 5096/2450
5. 5096/2450 simplified gives 52/25
6. So, 4/50 + 98/49 = 52/25
   In mixed form: 22/25

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