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Add 24/8 and 42/98

1^st number: 3 0/8, 2^nd number: 42/98

24/8 + 42/98 is 24/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 98 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
   24/8 = 24 × 49/8 × 49 = 1176/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
   42/98 = 42 × 4/98 × 4 = 168/392
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1176/392 + 168/392 = 1176 + 168/392 = 1344/392
5. 1344/392 simplified gives 24/7
6. So, 24/8 + 42/98 = 24/7
   In mixed form: 33/7

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