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Add 8/98 and 42/6

1^st number: 8/98, 2^nd number: 7 0/6

8/98 + 42/6 is 347/49.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 6 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 6 × 49 = 294,
   42/6 = 42 × 49/6 × 49 = 2058/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   24/294 + 2058/294 = 24 + 2058/294 = 2082/294
5. 2082/294 simplified gives 347/49
6. So, 8/98 + 42/6 = 347/49
   In mixed form: 74/49

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