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Add 50/84 and 98/32

1^st number: 50/84, 2^nd number: 3 2/32

50/84 + 98/32 is 1229/336.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 32 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
   50/84 = 50 × 8/84 × 8 = 400/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
   98/32 = 98 × 21/32 × 21 = 2058/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/672 + 2058/672 = 400 + 2058/672 = 2458/672
5. 2458/672 simplified gives 1229/336
6. So, 50/84 + 98/32 = 1229/336
   In mixed form: 3221/336

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