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Add 6/98 and 3/42

6/98 + 3/42 is 13/98.

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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,
   6/98 = 6 × 3/98 × 3 = 18/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
   3/42 = 3 × 7/42 × 7 = 21/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   18/294 + 21/294 = 18 + 21/294 = 39/294
5. 39/294 simplified gives 13/98
6. So, 6/98 + 3/42 = 13/98

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