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Add 84/98 and 42/45

84/98 + 42/45 is 188/105.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
   84/98 = 84 × 45/98 × 45 = 3780/4410
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
   42/45 = 42 × 98/45 × 98 = 4116/4410
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3780/4410 + 4116/4410 = 3780 + 4116/4410 = 7896/4410
5. 7896/4410 simplified gives 188/105
6. So, 84/98 + 42/45 = 188/105
   In mixed form: 183/105

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