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Add 16/98 and 84/50

1^st number: 16/98, 2^nd number: 1 34/50

16/98 + 84/50 is 2258/1225.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 50 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
   16/98 = 16 × 25/98 × 25 = 400/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   84/50 = 84 × 49/50 × 49 = 4116/2450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/2450 + 4116/2450 = 400 + 4116/2450 = 4516/2450
5. 4516/2450 simplified gives 2258/1225
6. So, 16/98 + 84/50 = 2258/1225
   In mixed form: 11033/1225

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