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Add 50/75 and 1/98

50/75 + 1/98 is 199/294.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
   50/75 = 50 × 98/75 × 98 = 4900/7350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
   1/98 = 1 × 75/98 × 75 = 75/7350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4900/7350 + 75/7350 = 4900 + 75/7350 = 4975/7350
5. 4975/7350 simplified gives 199/294
6. So, 50/75 + 1/98 = 199/294

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