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Add 90/98 and 50/36

1^st number: 90/98, 2^nd number: 1 14/36

90/98 + 50/36 is 2035/882.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 36 is 1764
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
   90/98 = 90 × 18/98 × 18 = 1620/1764
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
   50/36 = 50 × 49/36 × 49 = 2450/1764
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1620/1764 + 2450/1764 = 1620 + 2450/1764 = 4070/1764
5. 4070/1764 simplified gives 2035/882
6. So, 90/98 + 50/36 = 2035/882
   In mixed form: 2271/882

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