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Add 90/42 and 2/98

1^st number: 2 6/42, 2^nd number: 2/98

90/42 + 2/98 is 106/49.

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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,
   90/42 = 90 × 7/42 × 7 = 630/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   2/98 = 2 × 3/98 × 3 = 6/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/294 + 6/294 = 630 + 6/294 = 636/294
5. 636/294 simplified gives 106/49
6. So, 90/42 + 2/98 = 106/49
   In mixed form: 28/49

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