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Add 3/21 and 50/98

3/21 + 50/98 is 32/49.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 98 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
   3/21 = 3 × 14/21 × 14 = 42/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   50/98 = 50 × 3/98 × 3 = 150/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/294 + 150/294 = 42 + 150/294 = 192/294
5. 192/294 simplified gives 32/49
6. So, 3/21 + 50/98 = 32/49

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