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Add 50/54 and 98/72

1^st number: 50/54, 2^nd number: 1 26/72

50/54 + 98/72 is 247/108.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 72 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   50/54 = 50 × 4/54 × 4 = 200/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
   98/72 = 98 × 3/72 × 3 = 294/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/216 + 294/216 = 200 + 294/216 = 494/216
5. 494/216 simplified gives 247/108
6. So, 50/54 + 98/72 = 247/108
   In mixed form: 231/108

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