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Add 48/98 and 5/42

48/98 + 5/42 is 179/294.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 42 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   48/98 = 48 × 3/98 × 3 = 144/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
   5/42 = 5 × 7/42 × 7 = 35/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/294 + 35/294 = 144 + 35/294 = 179/294
5. So, 48/98 + 5/42 = 179/294

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