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Add 98/18 and 42/35

1^st number: 5 8/18, 2^nd number: 1 7/35

98/18 + 42/35 is 299/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 35 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
   98/18 = 98 × 35/18 × 35 = 3430/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
   42/35 = 42 × 18/35 × 18 = 756/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3430/630 + 756/630 = 3430 + 756/630 = 4186/630
5. 4186/630 simplified gives 299/45
6. So, 98/18 + 42/35 = 299/45
   In mixed form: 629/45

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