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Add 2/98 and 54/84

2/98 + 54/84 is 65/98.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 84 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   2/98 = 2 × 6/98 × 6 = 12/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
   54/84 = 54 × 7/84 × 7 = 378/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   12/588 + 378/588 = 12 + 378/588 = 390/588
5. 390/588 simplified gives 65/98
6. So, 2/98 + 54/84 = 65/98

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