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Add 42/35 and 30/98

1^st number: 1 7/35, 2^nd number: 30/98

42/35 + 30/98 is 369/245.

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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,
   30/98 = 30 × 5/98 × 5 = 150/490
4. Add the two like fractions:
   588/490 + 150/490 = 588 + 150/490 = 738/490
5. 738/490 simplified gives 369/245
6. So, 42/35 + 30/98 = 369/245
   In mixed form: 1124/245

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