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Add 72/42 and 10/98

1^st number: 1 30/42, 2^nd number: 10/98

72/42 + 10/98 is 89/49.

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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,
   72/42 = 72 × 7/42 × 7 = 504/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   10/98 = 10 × 3/98 × 3 = 30/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/294 + 30/294 = 504 + 30/294 = 534/294
5. 534/294 simplified gives 89/49
6. So, 72/42 + 10/98 = 89/49
   In mixed form: 140/49

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