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Add 2/50 and 98/84

1st number: 2/50, 2nd number: 1 14/84

2/50 + 98/84 is 181/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 84 is 2100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
    2/50 = 2 × 42/50 × 42 = 84/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
    98/84 = 98 × 25/84 × 25 = 2450/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/2100 + 2450/2100 = 84 + 2450/2100 = 2534/2100
  5. 2534/2100 simplified gives 181/150
  6. So, 2/50 + 98/84 = 181/150
    In mixed form: 131/150

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