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Add 75/50 and 8/98

1^st number: 1 25/50, 2^nd number: 8/98

75/50 + 8/98 is 155/98.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 98 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   75/50 = 75 × 49/50 × 49 = 3675/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
   8/98 = 8 × 25/98 × 25 = 200/2450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3675/2450 + 200/2450 = 3675 + 200/2450 = 3875/2450
5. 3875/2450 simplified gives 155/98
6. So, 75/50 + 8/98 = 155/98
   In mixed form: 157/98

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