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Add 98/80 and 42/50

1^st number: 1 18/80, 2^nd number: 42/50

98/80 + 42/50 is 413/200.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 50 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
   98/80 = 98 × 5/80 × 5 = 490/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
   42/50 = 42 × 8/50 × 8 = 336/400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/400 + 336/400 = 490 + 336/400 = 826/400
5. 826/400 simplified gives 413/200
6. So, 98/80 + 42/50 = 413/200
   In mixed form: 213/200

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