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Add 20/42 and 75/98

20/42 + 75/98 is 365/294.

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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,
   20/42 = 20 × 7/42 × 7 = 140/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   75/98 = 75 × 3/98 × 3 = 225/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/294 + 225/294 = 140 + 225/294 = 365/294
5. So, 20/42 + 75/98 = 365/294
   In mixed form: 171/294

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