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Add 2/84 and 10/98

2/84 + 10/98 is 37/294.

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,
    2/84 = 2 × 7/84 × 7 = 14/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    10/98 = 10 × 6/98 × 6 = 60/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/588 + 60/588 = 14 + 60/588 = 74/588
  5. 74/588 simplified gives 37/294
  6. So, 2/84 + 10/98 = 37/294

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