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Add 50/98 and 40/5

1^st number: 50/98, 2^nd number: 8 0/5

50/98 + 40/5 is 417/49.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 5 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 5 × 98 = 490,
   40/5 = 40 × 98/5 × 98 = 3920/490
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/490 + 3920/490 = 250 + 3920/490 = 4170/490
5. 4170/490 simplified gives 417/49
6. So, 50/98 + 40/5 = 417/49
   In mixed form: 825/49

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