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Add 35/84 and 56/98

35/84 + 56/98 is 83/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 98 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
   35/84 = 35 × 7/84 × 7 = 245/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   56/98 = 56 × 6/98 × 6 = 336/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   245/588 + 336/588 = 245 + 336/588 = 581/588
5. 581/588 simplified gives 83/84
6. So, 35/84 + 56/98 = 83/84

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