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Add 98/42 and 80/25

1^st number: 2 14/42, 2^nd number: 3 5/25

98/42 + 80/25 is 83/15.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 25 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
   98/42 = 98 × 25/42 × 25 = 2450/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
   80/25 = 80 × 42/25 × 42 = 3360/1050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2450/1050 + 3360/1050 = 2450 + 3360/1050 = 5810/1050
5. 5810/1050 simplified gives 83/15
6. So, 98/42 + 80/25 = 83/15
   In mixed form: 58/15

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