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Add 42/36 and 45/98

1^st number: 1 6/36, 2^nd number: 45/98

42/36 + 45/98 is 239/147.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 98 is 1764
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
   42/36 = 42 × 49/36 × 49 = 2058/1764
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
   45/98 = 45 × 18/98 × 18 = 810/1764
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2058/1764 + 810/1764 = 2058 + 810/1764 = 2868/1764
5. 2868/1764 simplified gives 239/147
6. So, 42/36 + 45/98 = 239/147
   In mixed form: 192/147

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