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Add 24/98 and 42/90

24/98 + 42/90 is 523/735.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 90 is 4410
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
   24/98 = 24 × 45/98 × 45 = 1080/4410
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
   42/90 = 42 × 49/90 × 49 = 2058/4410
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1080/4410 + 2058/4410 = 1080 + 2058/4410 = 3138/4410
5. 3138/4410 simplified gives 523/735
6. So, 24/98 + 42/90 = 523/735

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