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Add 42/98 and 84/75

1^st number: 42/98, 2^nd number: 1 9/75

42/98 + 84/75 is 271/175.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
   42/98 = 42 × 75/98 × 75 = 3150/7350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
   84/75 = 84 × 98/75 × 98 = 8232/7350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3150/7350 + 8232/7350 = 3150 + 8232/7350 = 11382/7350
5. 11382/7350 simplified gives 271/175
6. So, 42/98 + 84/75 = 271/175
   In mixed form: 196/175

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