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Add 8/98 and 2/42

8/98 + 2/42 is 19/147.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   8/98 = 8 × 3/98 × 3 = 24/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
   2/42 = 2 × 7/42 × 7 = 14/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   24/294 + 14/294 = 24 + 14/294 = 38/294
5. 38/294 simplified gives 19/147
6. So, 8/98 + 2/42 = 19/147

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