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Add 50/49 and 10/50

1^st number: 1 1/49, 2^nd number: 10/50

50/49 + 10/50 is 299/245.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 50 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
   50/49 = 50 × 50/49 × 50 = 2500/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   10/50 = 10 × 49/50 × 49 = 490/2450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2500/2450 + 490/2450 = 2500 + 490/2450 = 2990/2450
5. 2990/2450 simplified gives 299/245
6. So, 50/49 + 10/50 = 299/245
   In mixed form: 154/245

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