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Add 72/98 and 50/84

72/98 + 50/84 is 391/294.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   72/98 = 72 × 6/98 × 6 = 432/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
   50/84 = 50 × 7/84 × 7 = 350/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/588 + 350/588 = 432 + 350/588 = 782/588
5. 782/588 simplified gives 391/294
6. So, 72/98 + 50/84 = 391/294
   In mixed form: 197/294

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