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Add 5/42 and 10/98

5/42 + 10/98 is 65/294.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 98 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
   5/42 = 5 × 7/42 × 7 = 35/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   10/98 = 10 × 3/98 × 3 = 30/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   35/294 + 30/294 = 35 + 30/294 = 65/294
5. So, 5/42 + 10/98 = 65/294

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