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Add 50/98 and 2/84

50/98 + 2/84 is 157/294.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 84 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   50/98 = 50 × 6/98 × 6 = 300/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
   2/84 = 2 × 7/84 × 7 = 14/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/588 + 14/588 = 300 + 14/588 = 314/588
5. 314/588 simplified gives 157/294
6. So, 50/98 + 2/84 = 157/294

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