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Add 50/28 and 98/27

1^st number: 1 22/28, 2^nd number: 3 17/27

50/28 + 98/27 is 2047/378.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 27 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
   50/28 = 50 × 27/28 × 27 = 1350/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
   98/27 = 98 × 28/27 × 28 = 2744/756
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1350/756 + 2744/756 = 1350 + 2744/756 = 4094/756
5. 4094/756 simplified gives 2047/378
6. So, 50/28 + 98/27 = 2047/378
   In mixed form: 5157/378

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