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Add 42/35 and 8/98

1^st number: 1 7/35, 2^nd number: 8/98

42/35 + 8/98 is 314/245.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   8/98 = 8 × 5/98 × 5 = 40/490
4. Add the two like fractions:
   588/490 + 40/490 = 588 + 40/490 = 628/490
5. 628/490 simplified gives 314/245
6. So, 42/35 + 8/98 = 314/245
   In mixed form: 169/245

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