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Add 42/5 and 50/98

1^st number: 8 2/5, 2^nd number: 50/98

42/5 + 50/98 is 2183/245.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 98 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
   42/5 = 42 × 98/5 × 98 = 4116/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   50/98 = 50 × 5/98 × 5 = 250/490
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4116/490 + 250/490 = 4116 + 250/490 = 4366/490
5. 4366/490 simplified gives 2183/245
6. So, 42/5 + 50/98 = 2183/245
   In mixed form: 8223/245

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