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Add 42/98 and 42/60

42/98 + 42/60 is 79/70.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 60 is 2940
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
   42/98 = 42 × 30/98 × 30 = 1260/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
   42/60 = 42 × 49/60 × 49 = 2058/2940
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1260/2940 + 2058/2940 = 1260 + 2058/2940 = 3318/2940
5. 3318/2940 simplified gives 79/70
6. So, 42/98 + 42/60 = 79/70
   In mixed form: 19/70

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