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Add 50/15 and 63/98

1^st number: 3 5/15, 2^nd number: 63/98

50/15 + 63/98 is 167/42.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 98 is 1470
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
   50/15 = 50 × 98/15 × 98 = 4900/1470
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
   63/98 = 63 × 15/98 × 15 = 945/1470
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4900/1470 + 945/1470 = 4900 + 945/1470 = 5845/1470
5. 5845/1470 simplified gives 167/42
6. So, 50/15 + 63/98 = 167/42
   In mixed form: 341/42

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