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Add 84/98 and 60/45

1^st number: 84/98, 2^nd number: 1 15/45

84/98 + 60/45 is 46/21.

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,
   60/45 = 60 × 98/45 × 98 = 5880/4410
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3780/4410 + 5880/4410 = 3780 + 5880/4410 = 9660/4410
5. 9660/4410 simplified gives 46/21
6. So, 84/98 + 60/45 = 46/21
   In mixed form: 24/21

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