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Add 6/84 and 48/98

6/84 + 48/98 is 55/98.

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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,
   6/84 = 6 × 7/84 × 7 = 42/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   48/98 = 48 × 6/98 × 6 = 288/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/588 + 288/588 = 42 + 288/588 = 330/588
5. 330/588 simplified gives 55/98
6. So, 6/84 + 48/98 = 55/98

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