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Add 42/98 and 90/60

1^st number: 42/98, 2^nd number: 1 30/60

42/98 + 90/60 is 27/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 60 is 2940
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
   42/98 = 42 × 30/98 × 30 = 1260/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
   90/60 = 90 × 49/60 × 49 = 4410/2940
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1260/2940 + 4410/2940 = 1260 + 4410/2940 = 5670/2940
5. 5670/2940 simplified gives 27/14
6. So, 42/98 + 90/60 = 27/14
   In mixed form: 113/14

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