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Add 2/84 and 98/9

1st number: 2/84, 2nd number: 10 8/9

2/84 + 98/9 is 1375/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 9 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
    2/84 = 2 × 3/84 × 3 = 6/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
    98/9 = 98 × 28/9 × 28 = 2744/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/252 + 2744/252 = 6 + 2744/252 = 2750/252
  5. 2750/252 simplified gives 1375/126
  6. So, 2/84 + 98/9 = 1375/126
    In mixed form: 10115/126

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