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Add 98/24 and 2/84

1^st number: 4 2/24, 2^nd number: 2/84

98/24 + 2/84 is 115/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 84 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   98/24 = 98 × 7/24 × 7 = 686/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   2/84 = 2 × 2/84 × 2 = 4/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   686/168 + 4/168 = 686 + 4/168 = 690/168
5. 690/168 simplified gives 115/28
6. So, 98/24 + 2/84 = 115/28
   In mixed form: 43/28

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