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Add 98/24 and 90/56

1^st number: 4 2/24, 2^nd number: 1 34/56

98/24 + 90/56 is 239/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 56 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 56 × 3 = 168,
   90/56 = 90 × 3/56 × 3 = 270/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   686/168 + 270/168 = 686 + 270/168 = 956/168
5. 956/168 simplified gives 239/42
6. So, 98/24 + 90/56 = 239/42
   In mixed form: 529/42

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