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Add 1/98 and 75/42

1^st number: 1/98, 2^nd number: 1 33/42

1/98 + 75/42 is 88/49.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 42 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   1/98 = 1 × 3/98 × 3 = 3/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
   75/42 = 75 × 7/42 × 7 = 525/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3/294 + 525/294 = 3 + 525/294 = 528/294
5. 528/294 simplified gives 88/49
6. So, 1/98 + 75/42 = 88/49
   In mixed form: 139/49

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