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Add 98/42 and 8/25

1^st number: 2 14/42, 2^nd number: 8/25

98/42 + 8/25 is 199/75.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 25 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
   98/42 = 98 × 25/42 × 25 = 2450/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
   8/25 = 8 × 42/25 × 42 = 336/1050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2450/1050 + 336/1050 = 2450 + 336/1050 = 2786/1050
5. 2786/1050 simplified gives 199/75
6. So, 98/42 + 8/25 = 199/75
   In mixed form: 249/75

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