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Add 42/98 and 60/7

1^st number: 42/98, 2^nd number: 8 4/7

42/98 + 60/7 is 9/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 7 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 7 × 14 = 98,
   60/7 = 60 × 14/7 × 14 = 840/98
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/98 + 840/98 = 42 + 840/98 = 882/98
5. 882/98 simplified gives 9/1
6. So, 42/98 + 60/7 = 9/1

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