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Add 21/98 and 50/6

1^st number: 21/98, 2^nd number: 8 2/6

21/98 + 50/6 is 359/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 6 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   21/98 = 21 × 3/98 × 3 = 63/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
   50/6 = 50 × 49/6 × 49 = 2450/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   63/294 + 2450/294 = 63 + 2450/294 = 2513/294
5. 2513/294 simplified gives 359/42
6. So, 21/98 + 50/6 = 359/42
   In mixed form: 823/42

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