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Add 98/45 and 35/42

1^st number: 2 8/45, 2^nd number: 35/42

98/45 + 35/42 is 271/90.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 42 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
   98/45 = 98 × 14/45 × 14 = 1372/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
   35/42 = 35 × 15/42 × 15 = 525/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1372/630 + 525/630 = 1372 + 525/630 = 1897/630
5. 1897/630 simplified gives 271/90
6. So, 98/45 + 35/42 = 271/90
   In mixed form: 31/90

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