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Add 98/84 and 21/8

1^st number: 1 14/84, 2^nd number: 2 5/8

98/84 + 21/8 is 91/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 8 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   98/84 = 98 × 2/84 × 2 = 196/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
   21/8 = 21 × 21/8 × 21 = 441/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   196/168 + 441/168 = 196 + 441/168 = 637/168
5. 637/168 simplified gives 91/24
6. So, 98/84 + 21/8 = 91/24
   In mixed form: 319/24

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