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Add 45/42 and 84/98

1^st number: 1 3/42, 2^nd number: 84/98

45/42 + 84/98 is 27/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 98 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
   45/42 = 45 × 7/42 × 7 = 315/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   84/98 = 84 × 3/98 × 3 = 252/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   315/294 + 252/294 = 315 + 252/294 = 567/294
5. 567/294 simplified gives 27/14
6. So, 45/42 + 84/98 = 27/14
   In mixed form: 113/14

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