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Add 70/80 and 98/50

1^st number: 70/80, 2^nd number: 1 48/50

70/80 + 98/50 is 567/200.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 50 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
   70/80 = 70 × 5/80 × 5 = 350/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
   98/50 = 98 × 8/50 × 8 = 784/400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/400 + 784/400 = 350 + 784/400 = 1134/400
5. 1134/400 simplified gives 567/200
6. So, 70/80 + 98/50 = 567/200
   In mixed form: 2167/200

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