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Add 4/84 and 35/98

4/84 + 35/98 is 17/42.

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,
    4/84 = 4 × 7/84 × 7 = 28/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    35/98 = 35 × 6/98 × 6 = 210/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/588 + 210/588 = 28 + 210/588 = 238/588
  5. 238/588 simplified gives 17/42
  6. So, 4/84 + 35/98 = 17/42

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