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Add 42/18 and 42/98

1^st number: 2 6/18, 2^nd number: 42/98

42/18 + 42/98 is 58/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 98 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
   42/18 = 42 × 49/18 × 49 = 2058/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   42/98 = 42 × 9/98 × 9 = 378/882
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2058/882 + 378/882 = 2058 + 378/882 = 2436/882
5. 2436/882 simplified gives 58/21
6. So, 42/18 + 42/98 = 58/21
   In mixed form: 216/21

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