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Add 80/98 and 50/9

1^st number: 80/98, 2^nd number: 5 5/9

80/98 + 50/9 is 2810/441.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 9 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   80/98 = 80 × 9/98 × 9 = 720/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
   50/9 = 50 × 98/9 × 98 = 4900/882
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/882 + 4900/882 = 720 + 4900/882 = 5620/882
5. 5620/882 simplified gives 2810/441
6. So, 80/98 + 50/9 = 2810/441
   In mixed form: 6164/441

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