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Add 42/98 and 50/18

1^st number: 42/98, 2^nd number: 2 14/18

42/98 + 50/18 is 202/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 18 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   42/98 = 42 × 9/98 × 9 = 378/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
   50/18 = 50 × 49/18 × 49 = 2450/882
4. Add the two like fractions:
   378/882 + 2450/882 = 378 + 2450/882 = 2828/882
5. 2828/882 simplified gives 202/63
6. So, 42/98 + 50/18 = 202/63
   In mixed form: 313/63

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