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Add 18/84 and 8/98

18/84 + 8/98 is 29/98.

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,
   18/84 = 18 × 7/84 × 7 = 126/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   8/98 = 8 × 6/98 × 6 = 48/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   126/588 + 48/588 = 126 + 48/588 = 174/588
5. 174/588 simplified gives 29/98
6. So, 18/84 + 8/98 = 29/98

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