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Add 35/42 and 56/98

35/42 + 56/98 is 59/42.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 98 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
   35/42 = 35 × 7/42 × 7 = 245/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   56/98 = 56 × 3/98 × 3 = 168/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   245/294 + 168/294 = 245 + 168/294 = 413/294
5. 413/294 simplified gives 59/42
6. So, 35/42 + 56/98 = 59/42
   In mixed form: 117/42

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