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Add 98/5 and 98/42

1^st number: 19 3/5, 2^nd number: 2 14/42

98/5 + 98/42 is 329/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 42 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
   98/5 = 98 × 42/5 × 42 = 4116/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   98/42 = 98 × 5/42 × 5 = 490/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4116/210 + 490/210 = 4116 + 490/210 = 4606/210
5. 4606/210 simplified gives 329/15
6. So, 98/5 + 98/42 = 329/15
   In mixed form: 2114/15

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