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Add 7/98 and 5/84

7/98 + 5/84 is 11/84.

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,
   5/84 = 5 × 7/84 × 7 = 35/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/588 + 35/588 = 42 + 35/588 = 77/588
5. 77/588 simplified gives 11/84
6. So, 7/98 + 5/84 = 11/84

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