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Add 6/42 and 4/98

6/42 + 4/98 is 9/49.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 98 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
   6/42 = 6 × 7/42 × 7 = 42/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   4/98 = 4 × 3/98 × 3 = 12/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/294 + 12/294 = 42 + 12/294 = 54/294
5. 54/294 simplified gives 9/49
6. So, 6/42 + 4/98 = 9/49

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