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Add 80/98 and 56/50

1^st number: 80/98, 2^nd number: 1 6/50

80/98 + 56/50 is 2372/1225.

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,
   80/98 = 80 × 25/98 × 25 = 2000/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   56/50 = 56 × 49/50 × 49 = 2744/2450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2000/2450 + 2744/2450 = 2000 + 2744/2450 = 4744/2450
5. 4744/2450 simplified gives 2372/1225
6. So, 80/98 + 56/50 = 2372/1225
   In mixed form: 11147/1225

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