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Add 98/84 and 2/80

1^st number: 1 14/84, 2^nd number: 2/80

98/84 + 2/80 is 143/120.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 80 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 20 = 1680,
   98/84 = 98 × 20/84 × 20 = 1960/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
   2/80 = 2 × 21/80 × 21 = 42/1680
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1960/1680 + 42/1680 = 1960 + 42/1680 = 2002/1680
5. 2002/1680 simplified gives 143/120
6. So, 98/84 + 2/80 = 143/120
   In mixed form: 123/120

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