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Add 54/98 and 2/84

54/98 + 2/84 is 169/294.

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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,
   54/98 = 54 × 6/98 × 6 = 324/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
   2/84 = 2 × 7/84 × 7 = 14/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   324/588 + 14/588 = 324 + 14/588 = 338/588
5. 338/588 simplified gives 169/294
6. So, 54/98 + 2/84 = 169/294

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