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Add 98/84 and 30/50

1^st number: 1 14/84, 2^nd number: 30/50

98/84 + 30/50 is 53/30.

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,
   30/50 = 30 × 42/50 × 42 = 1260/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2450/2100 + 1260/2100 = 2450 + 1260/2100 = 3710/2100
5. 3710/2100 simplified gives 53/30
6. So, 98/84 + 30/50 = 53/30
   In mixed form: 123/30

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