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Add 42/98 and 1/4

42/98 + 1/4 is 19/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 4 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   42/98 = 42 × 2/98 × 2 = 84/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
   1/4 = 1 × 49/4 × 49 = 49/196
4. Add the two like fractions:
   84/196 + 49/196 = 84 + 49/196 = 133/196
5. 133/196 simplified gives 19/28
6. So, 42/98 + 1/4 = 19/28

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