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Add 84/98 and 49/20

1^st number: 84/98, 2^nd number: 2 9/20

84/98 + 49/20 is 463/140.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 20 is 980
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
   84/98 = 84 × 10/98 × 10 = 840/980
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
   49/20 = 49 × 49/20 × 49 = 2401/980
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/980 + 2401/980 = 840 + 2401/980 = 3241/980
5. 3241/980 simplified gives 463/140
6. So, 84/98 + 49/20 = 463/140
   In mixed form: 343/140

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