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Add 8/98 and 8/21

8/98 + 8/21 is 68/147.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 21 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   8/98 = 8 × 3/98 × 3 = 24/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
   8/21 = 8 × 14/21 × 14 = 112/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   24/294 + 112/294 = 24 + 112/294 = 136/294
5. 136/294 simplified gives 68/147
6. So, 8/98 + 8/21 = 68/147

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