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Add 98/15 and 84/45

1^st number: 6 8/15, 2^nd number: 1 39/45

98/15 + 84/45 is 42/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 45 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
   98/15 = 98 × 3/15 × 3 = 294/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   84/45 = 84 × 1/45 × 1 = 84/45
4. Add the two like fractions:
   294/45 + 84/45 = 294 + 84/45 = 378/45
5. 378/45 simplified gives 42/5
6. So, 98/15 + 84/45 = 42/5
   In mixed form: 82/5

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