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Add 49/42 and 81/98

1^st number: 1 7/42, 2^nd number: 81/98

49/42 + 81/98 is 293/147.

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,
   49/42 = 49 × 7/42 × 7 = 343/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   81/98 = 81 × 3/98 × 3 = 243/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   343/294 + 243/294 = 343 + 243/294 = 586/294
5. 586/294 simplified gives 293/147
6. So, 49/42 + 81/98 = 293/147
   In mixed form: 1146/147

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