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Add 50/9 and 90/98

1^st number: 5 5/9, 2^nd number: 90/98

50/9 + 90/98 is 2855/441.

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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,
   90/98 = 90 × 9/98 × 9 = 810/882
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4900/882 + 810/882 = 4900 + 810/882 = 5710/882
5. 5710/882 simplified gives 2855/441
6. So, 50/9 + 90/98 = 2855/441
   In mixed form: 6209/441

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