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Add 50/25 and 98/20

1^st number: 2 0/25, 2^nd number: 4 18/20

50/25 + 98/20 is 69/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 20 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
   50/25 = 50 × 4/25 × 4 = 200/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
   98/20 = 98 × 5/20 × 5 = 490/100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/100 + 490/100 = 200 + 490/100 = 690/100
5. 690/100 simplified gives 69/10
6. So, 50/25 + 98/20 = 69/10
   In mixed form: 69/10

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