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Add 50/24 and 18/98

1^st number: 2 2/24, 2^nd number: 18/98

50/24 + 18/98 is 1333/588.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 98 is 1176
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
   50/24 = 50 × 49/24 × 49 = 2450/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
   18/98 = 18 × 12/98 × 12 = 216/1176
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2450/1176 + 216/1176 = 2450 + 216/1176 = 2666/1176
5. 2666/1176 simplified gives 1333/588
6. So, 50/24 + 18/98 = 1333/588
   In mixed form: 2157/588

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