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Add 50/98 and 28/24

1^st number: 50/98, 2^nd number: 1 4/24

50/98 + 28/24 is 493/294.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 24 is 1176
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
   50/98 = 50 × 12/98 × 12 = 600/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
   28/24 = 28 × 49/24 × 49 = 1372/1176
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/1176 + 1372/1176 = 600 + 1372/1176 = 1972/1176
5. 1972/1176 simplified gives 493/294
6. So, 50/98 + 28/24 = 493/294
   In mixed form: 1199/294

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