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Add 81/3 and 42/98

1^st number: 27 0/3, 2^nd number: 42/98

81/3 + 42/98 is 192/7.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 98 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
   81/3 = 81 × 98/3 × 98 = 7938/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   42/98 = 42 × 3/98 × 3 = 126/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   7938/294 + 126/294 = 7938 + 126/294 = 8064/294
5. 8064/294 simplified gives 192/7
6. So, 81/3 + 42/98 = 192/7
   In mixed form: 273/7

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