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Add 10/98 and 54/42

1^st number: 10/98, 2^nd number: 1 12/42

10/98 + 54/42 is 68/49.

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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,
   10/98 = 10 × 3/98 × 3 = 30/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
   54/42 = 54 × 7/42 × 7 = 378/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/294 + 378/294 = 30 + 378/294 = 408/294
5. 408/294 simplified gives 68/49
6. So, 10/98 + 54/42 = 68/49
   In mixed form: 119/49

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