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Add 2/84 and 1/98

2/84 + 1/98 is 5/147.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 98 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
   2/84 = 2 × 7/84 × 7 = 14/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   1/98 = 1 × 6/98 × 6 = 6/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   14/588 + 6/588 = 14 + 6/588 = 20/588
5. 20/588 simplified gives 5/147
6. So, 2/84 + 1/98 = 5/147

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