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Add 50/98 and 96/90

1^st number: 50/98, 2^nd number: 1 6/90

50/98 + 96/90 is 1159/735.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 90 is 4410
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
   50/98 = 50 × 45/98 × 45 = 2250/4410
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
   96/90 = 96 × 49/90 × 49 = 4704/4410
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2250/4410 + 4704/4410 = 2250 + 4704/4410 = 6954/4410
5. 6954/4410 simplified gives 1159/735
6. So, 50/98 + 96/90 = 1159/735
   In mixed form: 1424/735

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