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Add 42/60 and 75/98

42/60 + 75/98 is 359/245.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 98 is 2940
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
   42/60 = 42 × 49/60 × 49 = 2058/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
   75/98 = 75 × 30/98 × 30 = 2250/2940
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2058/2940 + 2250/2940 = 2058 + 2250/2940 = 4308/2940
5. 4308/2940 simplified gives 359/245
6. So, 42/60 + 75/98 = 359/245
   In mixed form: 1114/245

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