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Add 98/50 and 3/81

1^st number: 1 48/50, 2^nd number: 3/81

98/50 + 3/81 is 1348/675.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 81 is 4050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
   98/50 = 98 × 81/50 × 81 = 7938/4050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 50 = 4050,
   3/81 = 3 × 50/81 × 50 = 150/4050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   7938/4050 + 150/4050 = 7938 + 150/4050 = 8088/4050
5. 8088/4050 simplified gives 1348/675
6. So, 98/50 + 3/81 = 1348/675
   In mixed form: 1673/675

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