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Add 20/98 and 42/60

20/98 + 42/60 is 443/490.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 60 is 2940
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
   20/98 = 20 × 30/98 × 30 = 600/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
   42/60 = 42 × 49/60 × 49 = 2058/2940
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/2940 + 2058/2940 = 600 + 2058/2940 = 2658/2940
5. 2658/2940 simplified gives 443/490
6. So, 20/98 + 42/60 = 443/490

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