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Add 56/98 and 42/75

56/98 + 42/75 is 198/175.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
   56/98 = 56 × 75/98 × 75 = 4200/7350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
   42/75 = 42 × 98/75 × 98 = 4116/7350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4200/7350 + 4116/7350 = 4200 + 4116/7350 = 8316/7350
5. 8316/7350 simplified gives 198/175
6. So, 56/98 + 42/75 = 198/175
   In mixed form: 123/175

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