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Add 84/20 and 48/98

1^st number: 4 4/20, 2^nd number: 48/98

84/20 + 48/98 is 1149/245.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 98 is 980
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
   84/20 = 84 × 49/20 × 49 = 4116/980
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
   48/98 = 48 × 10/98 × 10 = 480/980
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4116/980 + 480/980 = 4116 + 480/980 = 4596/980
5. 4596/980 simplified gives 1149/245
6. So, 84/20 + 48/98 = 1149/245
   In mixed form: 4169/245

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