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Add 98/75 and 84/45

1^st number: 1 23/75, 2^nd number: 1 39/45

98/75 + 84/45 is 238/75.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 45 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
   98/75 = 98 × 3/75 × 3 = 294/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   84/45 = 84 × 5/45 × 5 = 420/225
4. Add the two like fractions:
   294/225 + 420/225 = 294 + 420/225 = 714/225
5. 714/225 simplified gives 238/75
6. So, 98/75 + 84/45 = 238/75
   In mixed form: 313/75

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