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Add 24/42 and 6/98

24/42 + 6/98 is 31/49.

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,
   24/42 = 24 × 7/42 × 7 = 168/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   6/98 = 6 × 3/98 × 3 = 18/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/294 + 18/294 = 168 + 18/294 = 186/294
5. 186/294 simplified gives 31/49
6. So, 24/42 + 6/98 = 31/49

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