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Add 50/20 and 54/98

1^st number: 2 10/20, 2^nd number: 54/98

50/20 + 54/98 is 299/98.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 98 is 980
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
   50/20 = 50 × 49/20 × 49 = 2450/980
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
   54/98 = 54 × 10/98 × 10 = 540/980
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2450/980 + 540/980 = 2450 + 540/980 = 2990/980
5. 2990/980 simplified gives 299/98
6. So, 50/20 + 54/98 = 299/98
   In mixed form: 35/98

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