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Add 42/8 and 70/98

1^st number: 5 2/8, 2^nd number: 70/98

42/8 + 70/98 is 167/28.

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,
   42/8 = 42 × 49/8 × 49 = 2058/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
   70/98 = 70 × 4/98 × 4 = 280/392
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2058/392 + 280/392 = 2058 + 280/392 = 2338/392
5. 2338/392 simplified gives 167/28
6. So, 42/8 + 70/98 = 167/28
   In mixed form: 527/28

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