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Add 21/12 and 42/98

1^st number: 1 9/12, 2^nd number: 42/98

21/12 + 42/98 is 61/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 98 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
   21/12 = 21 × 49/12 × 49 = 1029/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   42/98 = 42 × 6/98 × 6 = 252/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1029/588 + 252/588 = 1029 + 252/588 = 1281/588
5. 1281/588 simplified gives 61/28
6. So, 21/12 + 42/98 = 61/28
   In mixed form: 25/28

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