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Add 24/45 and 98/84

1^st number: 24/45, 2^nd number: 1 14/84

24/45 + 98/84 is 17/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 84 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
   24/45 = 24 × 28/45 × 28 = 672/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
   98/84 = 98 × 15/84 × 15 = 1470/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   672/1260 + 1470/1260 = 672 + 1470/1260 = 2142/1260
5. 2142/1260 simplified gives 17/10
6. So, 24/45 + 98/84 = 17/10
   In mixed form: 17/10

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