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Add 98/15 and 50/36

1^st number: 6 8/15, 2^nd number: 1 14/36

98/15 + 50/36 is 713/90.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
   98/15 = 98 × 12/15 × 12 = 1176/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   50/36 = 50 × 5/36 × 5 = 250/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1176/180 + 250/180 = 1176 + 250/180 = 1426/180
5. 1426/180 simplified gives 713/90
6. So, 98/15 + 50/36 = 713/90
   In mixed form: 783/90

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