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Add 98/2 and 63/84

1^st number: 49 0/2, 2^nd number: 63/84

98/2 + 63/84 is 199/4.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
   98/2 = 98 × 42/2 × 42 = 4116/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   63/84 = 63 × 1/84 × 1 = 63/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4116/84 + 63/84 = 4116 + 63/84 = 4179/84
5. 4179/84 simplified gives 199/4
6. So, 98/2 + 63/84 = 199/4
   In mixed form: 493/4

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