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Add 98/75 and 42/20

1^st number: 1 23/75, 2^nd number: 2 2/20

98/75 + 42/20 is 511/150.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 20 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   98/75 = 98 × 4/75 × 4 = 392/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
   42/20 = 42 × 15/20 × 15 = 630/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   392/300 + 630/300 = 392 + 630/300 = 1022/300
5. 1022/300 simplified gives 511/150
6. So, 98/75 + 42/20 = 511/150
   In mixed form: 361/150

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