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Add 98/84 and 12/50

1^st number: 1 14/84, 2^nd number: 12/50

98/84 + 12/50 is 211/150.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 50 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   98/84 = 98 × 25/84 × 25 = 2450/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
   12/50 = 12 × 42/50 × 42 = 504/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2450/2100 + 504/2100 = 2450 + 504/2100 = 2954/2100
5. 2954/2100 simplified gives 211/150
6. So, 98/84 + 12/50 = 211/150
   In mixed form: 161/150

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