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Add 98/42 and 72/24

1^st number: 2 14/42, 2^nd number: 3 0/24

98/42 + 72/24 is 16/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   98/42 = 98 × 4/42 × 4 = 392/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   72/24 = 72 × 7/24 × 7 = 504/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   392/168 + 504/168 = 392 + 504/168 = 896/168
5. 896/168 simplified gives 16/3
6. So, 98/42 + 72/24 = 16/3
   In mixed form: 51/3

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