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Add 54/84 and 16/98

54/84 + 16/98 is 79/98.

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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,
   54/84 = 54 × 7/84 × 7 = 378/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   16/98 = 16 × 6/98 × 6 = 96/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   378/588 + 96/588 = 378 + 96/588 = 474/588
5. 474/588 simplified gives 79/98
6. So, 54/84 + 16/98 = 79/98

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