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Add 50/3 and 84/98

1^st number: 16 2/3, 2^nd number: 84/98

50/3 + 84/98 is 368/21.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 98 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
   50/3 = 50 × 98/3 × 98 = 4900/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   84/98 = 84 × 3/98 × 3 = 252/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4900/294 + 252/294 = 4900 + 252/294 = 5152/294
5. 5152/294 simplified gives 368/21
6. So, 50/3 + 84/98 = 368/21
   In mixed form: 1711/21

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