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Add 6/84 and 98/81

1^st number: 6/84, 2^nd number: 1 17/81

6/84 + 98/81 is 1453/1134.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 81 is 2268
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 27 = 2268,
   6/84 = 6 × 27/84 × 27 = 162/2268
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
   98/81 = 98 × 28/81 × 28 = 2744/2268
4. Add the two like fractions:
   162/2268 + 2744/2268 = 162 + 2744/2268 = 2906/2268
5. 2906/2268 simplified gives 1453/1134
6. So, 6/84 + 98/81 = 1453/1134
   In mixed form: 1319/1134

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