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Add 10/98 and 75/84

10/98 + 75/84 is 195/196.

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,
    10/98 = 10 × 6/98 × 6 = 60/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
    75/84 = 75 × 7/84 × 7 = 525/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/588 + 525/588 = 60 + 525/588 = 585/588
  5. 585/588 simplified gives 195/196
  6. So, 10/98 + 75/84 = 195/196

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