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Add 50/98 and 96/20

1^st number: 50/98, 2^nd number: 4 16/20

50/98 + 96/20 is 1301/245.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   96/20 = 96 × 49/20 × 49 = 4704/980
4. Add the two like fractions:
   500/980 + 4704/980 = 500 + 4704/980 = 5204/980
5. 5204/980 simplified gives 1301/245
6. So, 50/98 + 96/20 = 1301/245
   In mixed form: 576/245

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