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Add 98/24 and 18/42

1^st number: 4 2/24, 2^nd number: 18/42

98/24 + 18/42 is 379/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 42 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   98/24 = 98 × 7/24 × 7 = 686/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   18/42 = 18 × 4/42 × 4 = 72/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   686/168 + 72/168 = 686 + 72/168 = 758/168
5. 758/168 simplified gives 379/84
6. So, 98/24 + 18/42 = 379/84
   In mixed form: 443/84

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