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Add 8/84 and 7/98

8/84 + 7/98 is 1/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 98 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
   8/84 = 8 × 7/84 × 7 = 56/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   7/98 = 7 × 6/98 × 6 = 42/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/588 + 42/588 = 56 + 42/588 = 98/588
5. 98/588 simplified gives 1/6
6. So, 8/84 + 7/98 = 1/6

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