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Add 50/80 and 70/98

50/80 + 70/98 is 75/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 98 is 3920
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
   50/80 = 50 × 49/80 × 49 = 2450/3920
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
   70/98 = 70 × 40/98 × 40 = 2800/3920
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2450/3920 + 2800/3920 = 2450 + 2800/3920 = 5250/3920
5. 5250/3920 simplified gives 75/56
6. So, 50/80 + 70/98 = 75/56
   In mixed form: 119/56

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