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Add 21/98 and 80/75

1^st number: 21/98, 2^nd number: 1 5/75

21/98 + 80/75 is 269/210.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
   21/98 = 21 × 75/98 × 75 = 1575/7350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
   80/75 = 80 × 98/75 × 98 = 7840/7350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1575/7350 + 7840/7350 = 1575 + 7840/7350 = 9415/7350
5. 9415/7350 simplified gives 269/210
6. So, 21/98 + 80/75 = 269/210
   In mixed form: 159/210

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