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Add 84/98 and 15/12

1^st number: 84/98, 2^nd number: 1 3/12

84/98 + 15/12 is 59/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 12 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   84/98 = 84 × 6/98 × 6 = 504/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
   15/12 = 15 × 49/12 × 49 = 735/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/588 + 735/588 = 504 + 735/588 = 1239/588
5. 1239/588 simplified gives 59/28
6. So, 84/98 + 15/12 = 59/28
   In mixed form: 23/28

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