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Add 50/98 and 36/18

1^st number: 50/98, 2^nd number: 2 0/18

50/98 + 36/18 is 123/49.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 18 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   50/98 = 50 × 9/98 × 9 = 450/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
   36/18 = 36 × 49/18 × 49 = 1764/882
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/882 + 1764/882 = 450 + 1764/882 = 2214/882
5. 2214/882 simplified gives 123/49
6. So, 50/98 + 36/18 = 123/49
   In mixed form: 225/49

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