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Add 5/98 and 96/50

1^st number: 5/98, 2^nd number: 1 46/50

5/98 + 96/50 is 4829/2450.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 50 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
   5/98 = 5 × 25/98 × 25 = 125/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   96/50 = 96 × 49/50 × 49 = 4704/2450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   125/2450 + 4704/2450 = 125 + 4704/2450 = 4829/2450
5. So, 5/98 + 96/50 = 4829/2450
   In mixed form: 12379/2450

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