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Add 84/42 and 36/98

1^st number: 2 0/42, 2^nd number: 36/98

84/42 + 36/98 is 116/49.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 98 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
   84/42 = 84 × 7/42 × 7 = 588/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   36/98 = 36 × 3/98 × 3 = 108/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   588/294 + 108/294 = 588 + 108/294 = 696/294
5. 696/294 simplified gives 116/49
6. So, 84/42 + 36/98 = 116/49
   In mixed form: 218/49

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