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Add 1/98 and 54/84

1/98 + 54/84 is 32/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 84 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    1/98 = 1 × 6/98 × 6 = 6/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
    54/84 = 54 × 7/84 × 7 = 378/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/588 + 378/588 = 6 + 378/588 = 384/588
  5. 384/588 simplified gives 32/49
  6. So, 1/98 + 54/84 = 32/49

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