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Add 98/28 and 42/14

1^st number: 3 14/28, 2^nd number: 3 0/14

98/28 + 42/14 is 13/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 14 is 28
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
   98/28 = 98 × 1/28 × 1 = 98/28
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
   42/14 = 42 × 2/14 × 2 = 84/28
4. Add the two like fractions:
   98/28 + 84/28 = 98 + 84/28 = 182/28
5. 182/28 simplified gives 13/2
6. So, 98/28 + 42/14 = 13/2
   In mixed form: 61/2

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