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Add 42/4 and 72/98

1^st number: 10 2/4, 2^nd number: 72/98

42/4 + 72/98 is 1101/98.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
   42/4 = 42 × 49/4 × 49 = 2058/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   72/98 = 72 × 2/98 × 2 = 144/196
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2058/196 + 144/196 = 2058 + 144/196 = 2202/196
5. 2202/196 simplified gives 1101/98
6. So, 42/4 + 72/98 = 1101/98
   In mixed form: 1123/98

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