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Add 98/24 and 70/28

1^st number: 4 2/24, 2^nd number: 2 14/28

98/24 + 70/28 is 79/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 28 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 28 × 6 = 168,
   70/28 = 70 × 6/28 × 6 = 420/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   686/168 + 420/168 = 686 + 420/168 = 1106/168
5. 1106/168 simplified gives 79/12
6. So, 98/24 + 70/28 = 79/12
   In mixed form: 67/12

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