From my experience welding cracks, it is best to drill a hole where it begins/ends and at the tight bend it takes (upwards in the picture) this will relieve the stress at the crack. Then "throw some butter on it" and make good penetrating welds. If your welds are good enough you should be able to grind it down and it will appear almost untouched. Another option would be to weld a patch on top of the crack but I dont think you need to.
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