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Add 3/42 and 42/98

3/42 + 42/98 is 1/2.

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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,
   3/42 = 3 × 7/42 × 7 = 21/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   42/98 = 42 × 3/98 × 3 = 126/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   21/294 + 126/294 = 21 + 126/294 = 147/294
5. 147/294 simplified gives 1/2
6. So, 3/42 + 42/98 = 1/2

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