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Add 10/42 and 3/98

10/42 + 3/98 is 79/294.

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,
   10/42 = 10 × 7/42 × 7 = 70/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   3/98 = 3 × 3/98 × 3 = 9/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   70/294 + 9/294 = 70 + 9/294 = 79/294
5. So, 10/42 + 3/98 = 79/294

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