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Add 42/35 and 18/98

1^st number: 1 7/35, 2^nd number: 18/98

42/35 + 18/98 is 339/245.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 98 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
   42/35 = 42 × 14/35 × 14 = 588/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   18/98 = 18 × 5/98 × 5 = 90/490
4. Add the two like fractions:
   588/490 + 90/490 = 588 + 90/490 = 678/490
5. 678/490 simplified gives 339/245
6. So, 42/35 + 18/98 = 339/245
   In mixed form: 194/245

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