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Add 15/98 and 84/36

1^st number: 15/98, 2^nd number: 2 12/36

15/98 + 84/36 is 731/294.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 36 is 1764
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
   15/98 = 15 × 18/98 × 18 = 270/1764
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
   84/36 = 84 × 49/36 × 49 = 4116/1764
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/1764 + 4116/1764 = 270 + 4116/1764 = 4386/1764
5. 4386/1764 simplified gives 731/294
6. So, 15/98 + 84/36 = 731/294
   In mixed form: 2143/294

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