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Add 50/36 and 6/98

1^st number: 1 14/36, 2^nd number: 6/98

50/36 + 6/98 is 1279/882.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 98 is 1764
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
   50/36 = 50 × 49/36 × 49 = 2450/1764
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
   6/98 = 6 × 18/98 × 18 = 108/1764
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2450/1764 + 108/1764 = 2450 + 108/1764 = 2558/1764
5. 2558/1764 simplified gives 1279/882
6. So, 50/36 + 6/98 = 1279/882
   In mixed form: 1397/882

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