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Add 42/9 and 72/98

1^st number: 4 6/9, 2^nd number: 72/98

42/9 + 72/98 is 794/147.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
   42/9 = 42 × 98/9 × 98 = 4116/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   72/98 = 72 × 9/98 × 9 = 648/882
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4116/882 + 648/882 = 4116 + 648/882 = 4764/882
5. 4764/882 simplified gives 794/147
6. So, 42/9 + 72/98 = 794/147
   In mixed form: 559/147

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