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Add 50/98 and 40/35

1^st number: 50/98, 2^nd number: 1 5/35

50/98 + 40/35 is 81/49.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 35 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 35 × 14 = 490,
   40/35 = 40 × 14/35 × 14 = 560/490
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/490 + 560/490 = 250 + 560/490 = 810/490
5. 810/490 simplified gives 81/49
6. So, 50/98 + 40/35 = 81/49
   In mixed form: 132/49

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