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Add 98/84 and 2/50

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

98/84 + 2/50 is 181/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    2/50 = 2 × 42/50 × 42 = 84/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2450/2100 + 84/2100 = 2450 + 84/2100 = 2534/2100
  5. 2534/2100 simplified gives 181/150
  6. So, 98/84 + 2/50 = 181/150
    In mixed form: 131/150

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