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Add 50/98 and 90/49

1^st number: 50/98, 2^nd number: 1 41/49

50/98 + 90/49 is 115/49.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 49 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
   50/98 = 50 × 1/98 × 1 = 50/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
   90/49 = 90 × 2/49 × 2 = 180/98
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/98 + 180/98 = 50 + 180/98 = 230/98
5. 230/98 simplified gives 115/49
6. So, 50/98 + 90/49 = 115/49
   In mixed form: 217/49

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