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Add 98/10 and 98/42

1^st number: 9 8/10, 2^nd number: 2 14/42

98/10 + 98/42 is 182/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 42 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
   98/10 = 98 × 21/10 × 21 = 2058/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   98/42 = 98 × 5/42 × 5 = 490/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2058/210 + 490/210 = 2058 + 490/210 = 2548/210
5. 2548/210 simplified gives 182/15
6. So, 98/10 + 98/42 = 182/15
   In mixed form: 122/15

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