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Add 7/98 and 56/24

1^st number: 7/98, 2^nd number: 2 8/24

7/98 + 56/24 is 101/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 24 is 1176
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
   7/98 = 7 × 12/98 × 12 = 84/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
   56/24 = 56 × 49/24 × 49 = 2744/1176
4. Add the two like fractions:
   84/1176 + 2744/1176 = 84 + 2744/1176 = 2828/1176
5. 2828/1176 simplified gives 101/42
6. So, 7/98 + 56/24 = 101/42
   In mixed form: 217/42

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