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Add 60/21 and 84/98

1^st number: 2 18/21, 2^nd number: 84/98

60/21 + 84/98 is 26/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 98 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
   60/21 = 60 × 14/21 × 14 = 840/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   84/98 = 84 × 3/98 × 3 = 252/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/294 + 252/294 = 840 + 252/294 = 1092/294
5. 1092/294 simplified gives 26/7
6. So, 60/21 + 84/98 = 26/7
   In mixed form: 35/7

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