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Add 42/98 and 6/60

42/98 + 6/60 is 37/70.

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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,
   6/60 = 6 × 49/60 × 49 = 294/2940
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1260/2940 + 294/2940 = 1260 + 294/2940 = 1554/2940
5. 1554/2940 simplified gives 37/70
6. So, 42/98 + 6/60 = 37/70

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