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Add 84/98 and 14/75

84/98 + 14/75 is 548/525.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
    84/98 = 84 × 75/98 × 75 = 6300/7350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
    14/75 = 14 × 98/75 × 98 = 1372/7350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6300/7350 + 1372/7350 = 6300 + 1372/7350 = 7672/7350
  5. 7672/7350 simplified gives 548/525
  6. So, 84/98 + 14/75 = 548/525
    In mixed form: 123/525

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