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Add 50/49 and 54/80

1^st number: 1 1/49, 2^nd number: 54/80

50/49 + 54/80 is 3323/1960.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 80 is 3920
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 80 = 3920,
   50/49 = 50 × 80/49 × 80 = 4000/3920
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
   54/80 = 54 × 49/80 × 49 = 2646/3920
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4000/3920 + 2646/3920 = 4000 + 2646/3920 = 6646/3920
5. 6646/3920 simplified gives 3323/1960
6. So, 50/49 + 54/80 = 3323/1960
   In mixed form: 11363/1960

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