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Add 42/14 and 54/98

1^st number: 3 0/14, 2^nd number: 54/98

42/14 + 54/98 is 174/49.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 98 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
   42/14 = 42 × 7/14 × 7 = 294/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
   54/98 = 54 × 1/98 × 1 = 54/98
4. Add the two like fractions:
   294/98 + 54/98 = 294 + 54/98 = 348/98
5. 348/98 simplified gives 174/49
6. So, 42/14 + 54/98 = 174/49
   In mixed form: 327/49

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