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Add 84/98 and 42/14

1^st number: 84/98, 2^nd number: 3 0/14

84/98 + 42/14 is 27/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 14 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
   84/98 = 84 × 1/98 × 1 = 84/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
   42/14 = 42 × 7/14 × 7 = 294/98
4. Add the two like fractions:
   84/98 + 294/98 = 84 + 294/98 = 378/98
5. 378/98 simplified gives 27/7
6. So, 84/98 + 42/14 = 27/7
   In mixed form: 36/7

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