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Add 84/98 and 2/10

84/98 + 2/10 is 37/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 10 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    84/98 = 84 × 5/98 × 5 = 420/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
    2/10 = 2 × 49/10 × 49 = 98/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/490 + 98/490 = 420 + 98/490 = 518/490
  5. 518/490 simplified gives 37/35
  6. So, 84/98 + 2/10 = 37/35
    In mixed form: 12/35

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