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Add 28/98 and 42/18

1^st number: 28/98, 2^nd number: 2 6/18

28/98 + 42/18 is 55/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 18 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   28/98 = 28 × 9/98 × 9 = 252/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
   42/18 = 42 × 49/18 × 49 = 2058/882
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/882 + 2058/882 = 252 + 2058/882 = 2310/882
5. 2310/882 simplified gives 55/21
6. So, 28/98 + 42/18 = 55/21
   In mixed form: 213/21

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