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Add 7/98 and 90/50

1^st number: 7/98, 2^nd number: 1 40/50

7/98 + 90/50 is 131/70.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 50 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
   7/98 = 7 × 25/98 × 25 = 175/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   90/50 = 90 × 49/50 × 49 = 4410/2450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   175/2450 + 4410/2450 = 175 + 4410/2450 = 4585/2450
5. 4585/2450 simplified gives 131/70
6. So, 7/98 + 90/50 = 131/70
   In mixed form: 161/70

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