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Add 35/40 and 98/24

1^st number: 35/40, 2^nd number: 4 2/24

35/40 + 98/24 is 119/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   35/40 = 35 × 3/40 × 3 = 105/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   98/24 = 98 × 5/24 × 5 = 490/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   105/120 + 490/120 = 105 + 490/120 = 595/120
5. 595/120 simplified gives 119/24
6. So, 35/40 + 98/24 = 119/24
   In mixed form: 423/24

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