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Add 21/98 and 2/14

21/98 + 2/14 is 5/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 14 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
   21/98 = 21 × 1/98 × 1 = 21/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
   2/14 = 2 × 7/14 × 7 = 14/98
4. Add the two like fractions:
   21/98 + 14/98 = 21 + 14/98 = 35/98
5. 35/98 simplified gives 5/14
6. So, 21/98 + 2/14 = 5/14

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