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Add 42/98 and 25/12

1^st number: 42/98, 2^nd number: 2 1/12

42/98 + 25/12 is 211/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 12 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   42/98 = 42 × 6/98 × 6 = 252/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
   25/12 = 25 × 49/12 × 49 = 1225/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/588 + 1225/588 = 252 + 1225/588 = 1477/588
5. 1477/588 simplified gives 211/84
6. So, 42/98 + 25/12 = 211/84
   In mixed form: 243/84

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