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Add 50/84 and 98/8

1^st number: 50/84, 2^nd number: 12 2/8

50/84 + 98/8 is 1079/84.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 8 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   50/84 = 50 × 2/84 × 2 = 100/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
   98/8 = 98 × 21/8 × 21 = 2058/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/168 + 2058/168 = 100 + 2058/168 = 2158/168
5. 2158/168 simplified gives 1079/84
6. So, 50/84 + 98/8 = 1079/84
   In mixed form: 1271/84

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