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Add 1/98 and 8/42

1/98 + 8/42 is 59/294.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 42 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   1/98 = 1 × 3/98 × 3 = 3/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
   8/42 = 8 × 7/42 × 7 = 56/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3/294 + 56/294 = 3 + 56/294 = 59/294
5. So, 1/98 + 8/42 = 59/294

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