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Add 48/49 and 98/50

1^st number: 48/49, 2^nd number: 1 48/50

48/49 + 98/50 is 3601/1225.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 50 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
   48/49 = 48 × 50/49 × 50 = 2400/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   98/50 = 98 × 49/50 × 49 = 4802/2450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2400/2450 + 4802/2450 = 2400 + 4802/2450 = 7202/2450
5. 7202/2450 simplified gives 3601/1225
6. So, 48/49 + 98/50 = 3601/1225
   In mixed form: 21151/1225

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