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Add 98/28 and 84/35

1^st number: 3 14/28, 2^nd number: 2 14/35

98/28 + 84/35 is 59/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   98/28 = 98 × 5/28 × 5 = 490/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   84/35 = 84 × 4/35 × 4 = 336/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/140 + 336/140 = 490 + 336/140 = 826/140
5. 826/140 simplified gives 59/10
6. So, 98/28 + 84/35 = 59/10
   In mixed form: 59/10

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