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Add 98/42 and 56/45

1^st number: 2 14/42, 2^nd number: 1 11/45

98/42 + 56/45 is 161/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 45 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
   98/42 = 98 × 15/42 × 15 = 1470/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
   56/45 = 56 × 14/45 × 14 = 784/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1470/630 + 784/630 = 1470 + 784/630 = 2254/630
5. 2254/630 simplified gives 161/45
6. So, 98/42 + 56/45 = 161/45
   In mixed form: 326/45

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