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Add 50/98 and 40/10

1^st number: 50/98, 2^nd number: 4 0/10

50/98 + 40/10 is 221/49.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 10 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   50/98 = 50 × 5/98 × 5 = 250/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
   40/10 = 40 × 49/10 × 49 = 1960/490
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/490 + 1960/490 = 250 + 1960/490 = 2210/490
5. 2210/490 simplified gives 221/49
6. So, 50/98 + 40/10 = 221/49
   In mixed form: 425/49

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