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Add 6/84 and 1/49

6/84 + 1/49 is 9/98.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 49 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
   6/84 = 6 × 7/84 × 7 = 42/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
   1/49 = 1 × 12/49 × 12 = 12/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/588 + 12/588 = 42 + 12/588 = 54/588
5. 54/588 simplified gives 9/98
6. So, 6/84 + 1/49 = 9/98

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