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Add 98/21 and 42/81

1^st number: 4 14/21, 2^nd number: 42/81

98/21 + 42/81 is 140/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 81 is 567
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 27 = 567,
   98/21 = 98 × 27/21 × 27 = 2646/567
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
   42/81 = 42 × 7/81 × 7 = 294/567
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2646/567 + 294/567 = 2646 + 294/567 = 2940/567
5. 2940/567 simplified gives 140/27
6. So, 98/21 + 42/81 = 140/27
   In mixed form: 55/27

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