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Add 42/98 and 54/14

1^st number: 42/98, 2^nd number: 3 12/14

42/98 + 54/14 is 30/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 14 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
   42/98 = 42 × 1/98 × 1 = 42/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
   54/14 = 54 × 7/14 × 7 = 378/98
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/98 + 378/98 = 42 + 378/98 = 420/98
5. 420/98 simplified gives 30/7
6. So, 42/98 + 54/14 = 30/7
   In mixed form: 42/7

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