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Add 98/84 and 5/90

1^st number: 1 14/84, 2^nd number: 5/90

98/84 + 5/90 is 11/9.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 90 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
   98/84 = 98 × 15/84 × 15 = 1470/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
   5/90 = 5 × 14/90 × 14 = 70/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1470/1260 + 70/1260 = 1470 + 70/1260 = 1540/1260
5. 1540/1260 simplified gives 11/9
6. So, 98/84 + 5/90 = 11/9
   In mixed form: 12/9

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