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Add 42/98 and 45/28

1^st number: 42/98, 2^nd number: 1 17/28

42/98 + 45/28 is 57/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 28 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   42/98 = 42 × 2/98 × 2 = 84/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
   45/28 = 45 × 7/28 × 7 = 315/196
4. Add the two like fractions:
   84/196 + 315/196 = 84 + 315/196 = 399/196
5. 399/196 simplified gives 57/28
6. So, 42/98 + 45/28 = 57/28
   In mixed form: 21/28

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