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Add 98/45 and 84/42

1^st number: 2 8/45, 2^nd number: 2 0/42

98/45 + 84/42 is 188/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 42 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
   98/45 = 98 × 14/45 × 14 = 1372/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
   84/42 = 84 × 15/42 × 15 = 1260/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1372/630 + 1260/630 = 1372 + 1260/630 = 2632/630
5. 2632/630 simplified gives 188/45
6. So, 98/45 + 84/42 = 188/45
   In mixed form: 48/45

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