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Add 50/98 and 1/49

50/98 + 1/49 is 26/49.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 49 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
   50/98 = 50 × 1/98 × 1 = 50/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
   1/49 = 1 × 2/49 × 2 = 2/98
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/98 + 2/98 = 50 + 2/98 = 52/98
5. 52/98 simplified gives 26/49
6. So, 50/98 + 1/49 = 26/49

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