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Add 84/42 and 84/98

1st number: 2 0/42, 2nd number: 84/98

84/42 + 84/98 is 20/7.

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,
    84/98 = 84 × 3/98 × 3 = 252/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/294 + 252/294 = 588 + 252/294 = 840/294
  5. 840/294 simplified gives 20/7
  6. So, 84/42 + 84/98 = 20/7
    In mixed form: 26/7

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