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Add 98/84 and 8/81

1^st number: 1 14/84, 2^nd number: 8/81

98/84 + 8/81 is 205/162.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 81 is 2268
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 27 = 2268,
   98/84 = 98 × 27/84 × 27 = 2646/2268
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
   8/81 = 8 × 28/81 × 28 = 224/2268
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2646/2268 + 224/2268 = 2646 + 224/2268 = 2870/2268
5. 2870/2268 simplified gives 205/162
6. So, 98/84 + 8/81 = 205/162
   In mixed form: 143/162

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