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Add 5/98 and 84/24

1^st number: 5/98, 2^nd number: 3 12/24

5/98 + 84/24 is 174/49.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 24 is 1176
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
   5/98 = 5 × 12/98 × 12 = 60/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
   84/24 = 84 × 49/24 × 49 = 4116/1176
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/1176 + 4116/1176 = 60 + 4116/1176 = 4176/1176
5. 4176/1176 simplified gives 174/49
6. So, 5/98 + 84/24 = 174/49
   In mixed form: 327/49

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