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Add 48/42 and 70/98

1^st number: 1 6/42, 2^nd number: 70/98

48/42 + 70/98 is 13/7.

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,
   48/42 = 48 × 7/42 × 7 = 336/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   70/98 = 70 × 3/98 × 3 = 210/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/294 + 210/294 = 336 + 210/294 = 546/294
5. 546/294 simplified gives 13/7
6. So, 48/42 + 70/98 = 13/7
   In mixed form: 16/7

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