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Add 75/36 and 50/98

1^st number: 2 3/36, 2^nd number: 50/98

75/36 + 50/98 is 1525/588.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 98 is 1764
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
   75/36 = 75 × 49/36 × 49 = 3675/1764
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
   50/98 = 50 × 18/98 × 18 = 900/1764
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3675/1764 + 900/1764 = 3675 + 900/1764 = 4575/1764
5. 4575/1764 simplified gives 1525/588
6. So, 75/36 + 50/98 = 1525/588
   In mixed form: 2349/588

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