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Add 36/98 and 42/21

1^st number: 36/98, 2^nd number: 2 0/21

36/98 + 42/21 is 116/49.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 21 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   36/98 = 36 × 3/98 × 3 = 108/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
   42/21 = 42 × 14/21 × 14 = 588/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   108/294 + 588/294 = 108 + 588/294 = 696/294
5. 696/294 simplified gives 116/49
6. So, 36/98 + 42/21 = 116/49
   In mixed form: 218/49

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