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Add 42/36 and 6/98

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

42/36 + 6/98 is 361/294.

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,
   6/98 = 6 × 18/98 × 18 = 108/1764
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2058/1764 + 108/1764 = 2058 + 108/1764 = 2166/1764
5. 2166/1764 simplified gives 361/294
6. So, 42/36 + 6/98 = 361/294
   In mixed form: 167/294

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