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Add 7/42 and 98/4

1^st number: 7/42, 2^nd number: 24 2/4

7/42 + 98/4 is 74/3.

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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,
   7/42 = 7 × 2/42 × 2 = 14/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
   98/4 = 98 × 21/4 × 21 = 2058/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   14/84 + 2058/84 = 14 + 2058/84 = 2072/84
5. 2072/84 simplified gives 74/3
6. So, 7/42 + 98/4 = 74/3
   In mixed form: 242/3

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