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Add 8/98 and 54/50

1^st number: 8/98, 2^nd number: 1 4/50

8/98 + 54/50 is 1423/1225.

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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,
   8/98 = 8 × 25/98 × 25 = 200/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   54/50 = 54 × 49/50 × 49 = 2646/2450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/2450 + 2646/2450 = 200 + 2646/2450 = 2846/2450
5. 2846/2450 simplified gives 1423/1225
6. So, 8/98 + 54/50 = 1423/1225
   In mixed form: 1198/1225

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