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Add 56/98 and 42/3

1^st number: 56/98, 2^nd number: 14 0/3

56/98 + 42/3 is 102/7.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 3 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   56/98 = 56 × 3/98 × 3 = 168/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
   42/3 = 42 × 98/3 × 98 = 4116/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/294 + 4116/294 = 168 + 4116/294 = 4284/294
5. 4284/294 simplified gives 102/7
6. So, 56/98 + 42/3 = 102/7
   In mixed form: 144/7

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