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Add 42/80 and 98/50

1^st number: 42/80, 2^nd number: 1 48/50

42/80 + 98/50 is 497/200.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 50 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
   42/80 = 42 × 5/80 × 5 = 210/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
   98/50 = 98 × 8/50 × 8 = 784/400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/400 + 784/400 = 210 + 784/400 = 994/400
5. 994/400 simplified gives 497/200
6. So, 42/80 + 98/50 = 497/200
   In mixed form: 297/200

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