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Add 4/42 and 50/98

4/42 + 50/98 is 89/147.

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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,
   4/42 = 4 × 7/42 × 7 = 28/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   50/98 = 50 × 3/98 × 3 = 150/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   28/294 + 150/294 = 28 + 150/294 = 178/294
5. 178/294 simplified gives 89/147
6. So, 4/42 + 50/98 = 89/147

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