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Add 50/9 and 42/98

1^st number: 5 5/9, 2^nd number: 42/98

50/9 + 42/98 is 377/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
   50/9 = 50 × 98/9 × 98 = 4900/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   42/98 = 42 × 9/98 × 9 = 378/882
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4900/882 + 378/882 = 4900 + 378/882 = 5278/882
5. 5278/882 simplified gives 377/63
6. So, 50/9 + 42/98 = 377/63
   In mixed form: 562/63

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