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Add 96/98 and 1/42

96/98 + 1/42 is 295/294.

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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,
   96/98 = 96 × 3/98 × 3 = 288/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
   1/42 = 1 × 7/42 × 7 = 7/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/294 + 7/294 = 288 + 7/294 = 295/294
5. So, 96/98 + 1/42 = 295/294
   In mixed form: 11/294

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