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Add 24/12 and 98/84

1^st number: 2 0/12, 2^nd number: 1 14/84

24/12 + 98/84 is 19/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   24/12 = 24 × 7/12 × 7 = 168/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   98/84 = 98 × 1/84 × 1 = 98/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/84 + 98/84 = 168 + 98/84 = 266/84
5. 266/84 simplified gives 19/6
6. So, 24/12 + 98/84 = 19/6
   In mixed form: 31/6

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