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Add 16/98 and 84/45

1^st number: 16/98, 2^nd number: 1 39/45

16/98 + 84/45 is 1492/735.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
   16/98 = 16 × 45/98 × 45 = 720/4410
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
   84/45 = 84 × 98/45 × 98 = 8232/4410
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/4410 + 8232/4410 = 720 + 8232/4410 = 8952/4410
5. 8952/4410 simplified gives 1492/735
6. So, 16/98 + 84/45 = 1492/735
   In mixed form: 222/735

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