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Add 9/98 and 70/50

1^st number: 9/98, 2^nd number: 1 20/50

9/98 + 70/50 is 731/490.

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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,
   9/98 = 9 × 25/98 × 25 = 225/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   70/50 = 70 × 49/50 × 49 = 3430/2450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/2450 + 3430/2450 = 225 + 3430/2450 = 3655/2450
5. 3655/2450 simplified gives 731/490
6. So, 9/98 + 70/50 = 731/490
   In mixed form: 1241/490

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