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Add 49/2 and 75/98

1^st number: 24 1/2, 2^nd number: 75/98

49/2 + 75/98 is 1238/49.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 98 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
   49/2 = 49 × 49/2 × 49 = 2401/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
   75/98 = 75 × 1/98 × 1 = 75/98
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2401/98 + 75/98 = 2401 + 75/98 = 2476/98
5. 2476/98 simplified gives 1238/49
6. So, 49/2 + 75/98 = 1238/49
   In mixed form: 2513/49

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