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Add 98/84 and 16/75

1^st number: 1 14/84, 2^nd number: 16/75

98/84 + 16/75 is 69/50.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 75 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 75 × 28 = 2100,
   16/75 = 16 × 28/75 × 28 = 448/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2450/2100 + 448/2100 = 2450 + 448/2100 = 2898/2100
5. 2898/2100 simplified gives 69/50
6. So, 98/84 + 16/75 = 69/50
   In mixed form: 119/50

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