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Add 98/28 and 84/18

1^st number: 3 14/28, 2^nd number: 4 12/18

98/28 + 84/18 is 49/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 18 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
   98/28 = 98 × 9/28 × 9 = 882/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
   84/18 = 84 × 14/18 × 14 = 1176/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   882/252 + 1176/252 = 882 + 1176/252 = 2058/252
5. 2058/252 simplified gives 49/6
6. So, 98/28 + 84/18 = 49/6
   In mixed form: 81/6

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