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Add 42/98 and 81/7

1^st number: 42/98, 2^nd number: 11 4/7

42/98 + 81/7 is 12/1.

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,
   81/7 = 81 × 14/7 × 14 = 1134/98
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/98 + 1134/98 = 42 + 1134/98 = 1176/98
5. 1176/98 simplified gives 12/1
6. So, 42/98 + 81/7 = 12/1

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