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Add 98/36 and 75/50

1^st number: 2 26/36, 2^nd number: 1 25/50

98/36 + 75/50 is 38/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 50 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   98/36 = 98 × 25/36 × 25 = 2450/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
   75/50 = 75 × 18/50 × 18 = 1350/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2450/900 + 1350/900 = 2450 + 1350/900 = 3800/900
5. 3800/900 simplified gives 38/9
6. So, 98/36 + 75/50 = 38/9
   In mixed form: 42/9

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