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Add 42/30 and 98/35

1^st number: 1 12/30, 2^nd number: 2 28/35

42/30 + 98/35 is 21/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 35 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   42/30 = 42 × 7/30 × 7 = 294/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   98/35 = 98 × 6/35 × 6 = 588/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   294/210 + 588/210 = 294 + 588/210 = 882/210
5. 882/210 simplified gives 21/5
6. So, 42/30 + 98/35 = 21/5
   In mixed form: 41/5

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