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Add 80/98 and 50/80

80/98 + 50/80 is 565/392.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 80 is 3920
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
   80/98 = 80 × 40/98 × 40 = 3200/3920
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
   50/80 = 50 × 49/80 × 49 = 2450/3920
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3200/3920 + 2450/3920 = 3200 + 2450/3920 = 5650/3920
5. 5650/3920 simplified gives 565/392
6. So, 80/98 + 50/80 = 565/392
   In mixed form: 1173/392

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