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Add 42/98 and 25/18

1^st number: 42/98, 2^nd number: 1 7/18

42/98 + 25/18 is 229/126.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 18 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   42/98 = 42 × 9/98 × 9 = 378/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
   25/18 = 25 × 49/18 × 49 = 1225/882
4. Add the two like fractions:
   378/882 + 1225/882 = 378 + 1225/882 = 1603/882
5. 1603/882 simplified gives 229/126
6. So, 42/98 + 25/18 = 229/126
   In mixed form: 1103/126

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