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Add 5/42 and 7/98

5/42 + 7/98 is 4/21.

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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,
   7/98 = 7 × 3/98 × 3 = 21/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   35/294 + 21/294 = 35 + 21/294 = 56/294
5. 56/294 simplified gives 4/21
6. So, 5/42 + 7/98 = 4/21

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