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Add 5/98 and 45/42

1^st number: 5/98, 2^nd number: 1 3/42

5/98 + 45/42 is 55/49.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 42 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   5/98 = 5 × 3/98 × 3 = 15/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
   45/42 = 45 × 7/42 × 7 = 315/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   15/294 + 315/294 = 15 + 315/294 = 330/294
5. 330/294 simplified gives 55/49
6. So, 5/98 + 45/42 = 55/49
   In mixed form: 16/49

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