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Add 5/98 and 2/84

5/98 + 2/84 is 11/147.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 84 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   5/98 = 5 × 6/98 × 6 = 30/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
   2/84 = 2 × 7/84 × 7 = 14/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/588 + 14/588 = 30 + 14/588 = 44/588
5. 44/588 simplified gives 11/147
6. So, 5/98 + 2/84 = 11/147

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