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Add 50/98 and 70/36

1^st number: 50/98, 2^nd number: 1 34/36

50/98 + 70/36 is 2165/882.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 36 is 1764
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
   50/98 = 50 × 18/98 × 18 = 900/1764
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
   70/36 = 70 × 49/36 × 49 = 3430/1764
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/1764 + 3430/1764 = 900 + 3430/1764 = 4330/1764
5. 4330/1764 simplified gives 2165/882
6. So, 50/98 + 70/36 = 2165/882
   In mixed form: 2401/882

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