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Add 50/49 and 15/50

1^st number: 1 1/49, 2^nd number: 15/50

50/49 + 15/50 is 647/490.

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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,
   15/50 = 15 × 49/50 × 49 = 735/2450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2500/2450 + 735/2450 = 2500 + 735/2450 = 3235/2450
5. 3235/2450 simplified gives 647/490
6. So, 50/49 + 15/50 = 647/490
   In mixed form: 1157/490

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