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Add 42/28 and 48/98

1^st number: 1 14/28, 2^nd number: 48/98

42/28 + 48/98 is 195/98.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 98 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
   42/28 = 42 × 7/28 × 7 = 294/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   48/98 = 48 × 2/98 × 2 = 96/196
4. Add the two like fractions:
   294/196 + 96/196 = 294 + 96/196 = 390/196
5. 390/196 simplified gives 195/98
6. So, 42/28 + 48/98 = 195/98
   In mixed form: 197/98

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