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Add 96/98 and 50/42

1^st number: 96/98, 2^nd number: 1 8/42

96/98 + 50/42 is 319/147.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 42 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   96/98 = 96 × 3/98 × 3 = 288/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
   50/42 = 50 × 7/42 × 7 = 350/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/294 + 350/294 = 288 + 350/294 = 638/294
5. 638/294 simplified gives 319/147
6. So, 96/98 + 50/42 = 319/147
   In mixed form: 225/147

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