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Add 14/84 and 81/98

14/84 + 81/98 is 146/147.

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,
    14/84 = 14 × 7/84 × 7 = 98/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    81/98 = 81 × 6/98 × 6 = 486/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/588 + 486/588 = 98 + 486/588 = 584/588
  5. 584/588 simplified gives 146/147
  6. So, 14/84 + 81/98 = 146/147

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