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Add 75/98 and 27/50

75/98 + 27/50 is 1599/1225.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   75/98 = 75 × 25/98 × 25 = 1875/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   27/50 = 27 × 49/50 × 49 = 1323/2450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1875/2450 + 1323/2450 = 1875 + 1323/2450 = 3198/2450
5. 3198/2450 simplified gives 1599/1225
6. So, 75/98 + 27/50 = 1599/1225
   In mixed form: 1374/1225

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