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Add 7/98 and 12/84

7/98 + 12/84 is 3/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 84 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   7/98 = 7 × 6/98 × 6 = 42/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
   12/84 = 12 × 7/84 × 7 = 84/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/588 + 84/588 = 42 + 84/588 = 126/588
5. 126/588 simplified gives 3/14
6. So, 7/98 + 12/84 = 3/14

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