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Add 54/42 and 98/4

1^st number: 1 12/42, 2^nd number: 24 2/4

54/42 + 98/4 is 361/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 4 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   54/42 = 54 × 2/42 × 2 = 108/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
   98/4 = 98 × 21/4 × 21 = 2058/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   108/84 + 2058/84 = 108 + 2058/84 = 2166/84
5. 2166/84 simplified gives 361/14
6. So, 54/42 + 98/4 = 361/14
   In mixed form: 2511/14

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