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Add 42/28 and 72/49

1^st number: 1 14/28, 2^nd number: 1 23/49

42/28 + 72/49 is 291/98.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 49 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 49 × 4 = 196,
   72/49 = 72 × 4/49 × 4 = 288/196
4. Add the two like fractions:
   294/196 + 288/196 = 294 + 288/196 = 582/196
5. 582/196 simplified gives 291/98
6. So, 42/28 + 72/49 = 291/98
   In mixed form: 295/98

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