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Add 98/16 and 84/50

1^st number: 6 2/16, 2^nd number: 1 34/50

98/16 + 84/50 is 1561/200.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 50 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
   98/16 = 98 × 25/16 × 25 = 2450/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
   84/50 = 84 × 8/50 × 8 = 672/400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2450/400 + 672/400 = 2450 + 672/400 = 3122/400
5. 3122/400 simplified gives 1561/200
6. So, 98/16 + 84/50 = 1561/200
   In mixed form: 7161/200

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