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Add 98/49 and 9/80

1^st number: 2 0/49, 2^nd number: 9/80

98/49 + 9/80 is 169/80.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 80 is 3920
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 80 = 3920,
   98/49 = 98 × 80/49 × 80 = 7840/3920
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
   9/80 = 9 × 49/80 × 49 = 441/3920
4. Add the two like fractions:
   7840/3920 + 441/3920 = 7840 + 441/3920 = 8281/3920
5. 8281/3920 simplified gives 169/80
6. So, 98/49 + 9/80 = 169/80
   In mixed form: 29/80

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