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Add 42/32 and 6/98

1^st number: 1 10/32, 2^nd number: 6/98

42/32 + 6/98 is 1077/784.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 98 is 1568
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
   42/32 = 42 × 49/32 × 49 = 2058/1568
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 16 = 1568,
   6/98 = 6 × 16/98 × 16 = 96/1568
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2058/1568 + 96/1568 = 2058 + 96/1568 = 2154/1568
5. 2154/1568 simplified gives 1077/784
6. So, 42/32 + 6/98 = 1077/784
   In mixed form: 1293/784

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