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Add 7/84 and 9/49

7/84 + 9/49 is 157/588.

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,
   7/84 = 7 × 7/84 × 7 = 49/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
   9/49 = 9 × 12/49 × 12 = 108/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   49/588 + 108/588 = 49 + 108/588 = 157/588
5. So, 7/84 + 9/49 = 157/588

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