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Add 5/84 and 1/98

5/84 + 1/98 is 41/588.

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,
   5/84 = 5 × 7/84 × 7 = 35/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   1/98 = 1 × 6/98 × 6 = 6/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   35/588 + 6/588 = 35 + 6/588 = 41/588
5. So, 5/84 + 1/98 = 41/588

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