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Add 15/84 and 2/98

15/84 + 2/98 is 39/196.

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,
   15/84 = 15 × 7/84 × 7 = 105/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   2/98 = 2 × 6/98 × 6 = 12/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   105/588 + 12/588 = 105 + 12/588 = 117/588
5. 117/588 simplified gives 39/196
6. So, 15/84 + 2/98 = 39/196

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