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Add 42/12 and 70/98

1^st number: 3 6/12, 2^nd number: 70/98

42/12 + 70/98 is 59/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 98 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
   42/12 = 42 × 49/12 × 49 = 2058/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   70/98 = 70 × 6/98 × 6 = 420/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2058/588 + 420/588 = 2058 + 420/588 = 2478/588
5. 2478/588 simplified gives 59/14
6. So, 42/12 + 70/98 = 59/14
   In mixed form: 43/14

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