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Add 8/98 and 50/16

1^st number: 8/98, 2^nd number: 3 2/16

8/98 + 50/16 is 1257/392.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 16 is 784
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 8 = 784,
   8/98 = 8 × 8/98 × 8 = 64/784
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
   50/16 = 50 × 49/16 × 49 = 2450/784
4. Add the two like fractions:
   64/784 + 2450/784 = 64 + 2450/784 = 2514/784
5. 2514/784 simplified gives 1257/392
6. So, 8/98 + 50/16 = 1257/392
   In mixed form: 381/392

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