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Add 50/18 and 49/98

1^st number: 2 14/18, 2^nd number: 49/98

50/18 + 49/98 is 59/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 98 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
   50/18 = 50 × 49/18 × 49 = 2450/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   49/98 = 49 × 9/98 × 9 = 441/882
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2450/882 + 441/882 = 2450 + 441/882 = 2891/882
5. 2891/882 simplified gives 59/18
6. So, 50/18 + 49/98 = 59/18
   In mixed form: 35/18

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