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Add 42/16 and 50/98

1^st number: 2 10/16, 2^nd number: 50/98

42/16 + 50/98 is 1229/392.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 98 is 784
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
   42/16 = 42 × 49/16 × 49 = 2058/784
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 8 = 784,
   50/98 = 50 × 8/98 × 8 = 400/784
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2058/784 + 400/784 = 2058 + 400/784 = 2458/784
5. 2458/784 simplified gives 1229/392
6. So, 42/16 + 50/98 = 1229/392
   In mixed form: 353/392

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