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Add 50/72 and 21/98

50/72 + 21/98 is 229/252.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 98 is 3528
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
   50/72 = 50 × 49/72 × 49 = 2450/3528
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
   21/98 = 21 × 36/98 × 36 = 756/3528
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2450/3528 + 756/3528 = 2450 + 756/3528 = 3206/3528
5. 3206/3528 simplified gives 229/252
6. So, 50/72 + 21/98 = 229/252

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