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Add 45/98 and 42/28

1^st number: 45/98, 2^nd number: 1 14/28

45/98 + 42/28 is 96/49.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 28 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   45/98 = 45 × 2/98 × 2 = 90/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
   42/28 = 42 × 7/28 × 7 = 294/196
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/196 + 294/196 = 90 + 294/196 = 384/196
5. 384/196 simplified gives 96/49
6. So, 45/98 + 42/28 = 96/49
   In mixed form: 147/49

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