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Add 98/84 and 81/50

1^st number: 1 14/84, 2^nd number: 1 31/50

98/84 + 81/50 is 209/75.

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,
   81/50 = 81 × 42/50 × 42 = 3402/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2450/2100 + 3402/2100 = 2450 + 3402/2100 = 5852/2100
5. 5852/2100 simplified gives 209/75
6. So, 98/84 + 81/50 = 209/75
   In mixed form: 259/75

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