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Add 42/28 and 54/98

1^st number: 1 14/28, 2^nd number: 54/98

42/28 + 54/98 is 201/98.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   54/98 = 54 × 2/98 × 2 = 108/196
4. Add the two like fractions:
   294/196 + 108/196 = 294 + 108/196 = 402/196
5. 402/196 simplified gives 201/98
6. So, 42/28 + 54/98 = 201/98
   In mixed form: 25/98

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