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Add 98/49 and 48/50

1^st number: 2 0/49, 2^nd number: 48/50

98/49 + 48/50 is 74/25.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 50 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
   98/49 = 98 × 50/49 × 50 = 4900/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   48/50 = 48 × 49/50 × 49 = 2352/2450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4900/2450 + 2352/2450 = 4900 + 2352/2450 = 7252/2450
5. 7252/2450 simplified gives 74/25
6. So, 98/49 + 48/50 = 74/25
   In mixed form: 224/25

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