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Add 35/28 and 42/98

1^st number: 1 7/28, 2^nd number: 42/98

35/28 + 42/98 is 47/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 98 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
   35/28 = 35 × 7/28 × 7 = 245/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   42/98 = 42 × 2/98 × 2 = 84/196
4. Add the two like fractions:
   245/196 + 84/196 = 245 + 84/196 = 329/196
5. 329/196 simplified gives 47/28
6. So, 35/28 + 42/98 = 47/28
   In mixed form: 119/28

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