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Add 50/98 and 40/15

1^st number: 50/98, 2^nd number: 2 10/15

50/98 + 40/15 is 467/147.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 15 is 1470
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
   50/98 = 50 × 15/98 × 15 = 750/1470
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
   40/15 = 40 × 98/15 × 98 = 3920/1470
4. Add the two like fractions:
   750/1470 + 3920/1470 = 750 + 3920/1470 = 4670/1470
5. 4670/1470 simplified gives 467/147
6. So, 50/98 + 40/15 = 467/147
   In mixed form: 326/147

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