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Add 98/84 and 42/98

1st number: 1 14/84, 2nd number: 42/98

98/84 + 42/98 is 67/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 98 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
    98/84 = 98 × 7/84 × 7 = 686/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    42/98 = 42 × 6/98 × 6 = 252/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    686/588 + 252/588 = 686 + 252/588 = 938/588
  5. 938/588 simplified gives 67/42
  6. So, 98/84 + 42/98 = 67/42
    In mixed form: 125/42

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