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Add 4/98 and 50/24

1^st number: 4/98, 2^nd number: 2 2/24

4/98 + 50/24 is 1249/588.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 24 is 1176
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
   4/98 = 4 × 12/98 × 12 = 48/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
   50/24 = 50 × 49/24 × 49 = 2450/1176
4. Add the two like fractions:
   48/1176 + 2450/1176 = 48 + 2450/1176 = 2498/1176
5. 2498/1176 simplified gives 1249/588
6. So, 4/98 + 50/24 = 1249/588
   In mixed form: 273/588

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