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Add 2/45 and 98/84

1^st number: 2/45, 2^nd number: 1 14/84

2/45 + 98/84 is 109/90.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 84 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
   2/45 = 2 × 28/45 × 28 = 56/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
   98/84 = 98 × 15/84 × 15 = 1470/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/1260 + 1470/1260 = 56 + 1470/1260 = 1526/1260
5. 1526/1260 simplified gives 109/90
6. So, 2/45 + 98/84 = 109/90
   In mixed form: 119/90

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