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Add 98/50 and 98/42

1^st number: 1 48/50, 2^nd number: 2 14/42

98/50 + 98/42 is 322/75.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 42 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
   98/50 = 98 × 21/50 × 21 = 2058/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
   98/42 = 98 × 25/42 × 25 = 2450/1050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2058/1050 + 2450/1050 = 2058 + 2450/1050 = 4508/1050
5. 4508/1050 simplified gives 322/75
6. So, 98/50 + 98/42 = 322/75
   In mixed form: 422/75

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