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Add 4/84 and 5/98

4/84 + 5/98 is 29/294.

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,
    5/98 = 5 × 6/98 × 6 = 30/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/588 + 30/588 = 28 + 30/588 = 58/588
  5. 58/588 simplified gives 29/294
  6. So, 4/84 + 5/98 = 29/294

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