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Add 54/35 and 84/98

1^st number: 1 19/35, 2^nd number: 84/98

54/35 + 84/98 is 12/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 98 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
   54/35 = 54 × 14/35 × 14 = 756/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   84/98 = 84 × 5/98 × 5 = 420/490
4. Add the two like fractions:
   756/490 + 420/490 = 756 + 420/490 = 1176/490
5. 1176/490 simplified gives 12/5
6. So, 54/35 + 84/98 = 12/5
   In mixed form: 22/5

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