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Add 75/98 and 42/56

75/98 + 42/56 is 297/196.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 56 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
   75/98 = 75 × 4/98 × 4 = 300/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   42/56 = 42 × 7/56 × 7 = 294/392
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/392 + 294/392 = 300 + 294/392 = 594/392
5. 594/392 simplified gives 297/196
6. So, 75/98 + 42/56 = 297/196
   In mixed form: 1101/196

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