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Add 75/98 and 42/9

1^st number: 75/98, 2^nd number: 4 6/9

75/98 + 42/9 is 1597/294.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 9 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   75/98 = 75 × 9/98 × 9 = 675/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
   42/9 = 42 × 98/9 × 98 = 4116/882
4. Add the two like fractions:
   675/882 + 4116/882 = 675 + 4116/882 = 4791/882
5. 4791/882 simplified gives 1597/294
6. So, 75/98 + 42/9 = 1597/294
   In mixed form: 5127/294

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