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Add 20/84 and 98/75

1^st number: 20/84, 2^nd number: 1 23/75

20/84 + 98/75 is 811/525.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 75 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   20/84 = 20 × 25/84 × 25 = 500/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
   98/75 = 98 × 28/75 × 28 = 2744/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   500/2100 + 2744/2100 = 500 + 2744/2100 = 3244/2100
5. 3244/2100 simplified gives 811/525
6. So, 20/84 + 98/75 = 811/525
   In mixed form: 1286/525

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