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Add 1/98 and 9/42

1/98 + 9/42 is 11/49.

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,
   9/42 = 9 × 7/42 × 7 = 63/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3/294 + 63/294 = 3 + 63/294 = 66/294
5. 66/294 simplified gives 11/49
6. So, 1/98 + 9/42 = 11/49

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