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Add 5/42 and 8/49

5/42 + 8/49 is 83/294.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 49 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 49 × 6 = 294,
   8/49 = 8 × 6/49 × 6 = 48/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   35/294 + 48/294 = 35 + 48/294 = 83/294
5. So, 5/42 + 8/49 = 83/294

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