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Add 50/98 and 48/20

1^st number: 50/98, 2^nd number: 2 8/20

50/98 + 48/20 is 713/245.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 20 is 980
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
   50/98 = 50 × 10/98 × 10 = 500/980
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
   48/20 = 48 × 49/20 × 49 = 2352/980
4. Add the two like fractions:
   500/980 + 2352/980 = 500 + 2352/980 = 2852/980
5. 2852/980 simplified gives 713/245
6. So, 50/98 + 48/20 = 713/245
   In mixed form: 2223/245

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