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Add 14/98 and 15/42

14/98 + 15/42 is 1/2.

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,
   14/98 = 14 × 3/98 × 3 = 42/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
   15/42 = 15 × 7/42 × 7 = 105/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/294 + 105/294 = 42 + 105/294 = 147/294
5. 147/294 simplified gives 1/2
6. So, 14/98 + 15/42 = 1/2

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