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Add 98/42 and 90/48

1^st number: 2 14/42, 2^nd number: 1 42/48

98/42 + 90/48 is 101/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
   98/42 = 98 × 8/42 × 8 = 784/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   90/48 = 90 × 7/48 × 7 = 630/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   784/336 + 630/336 = 784 + 630/336 = 1414/336
5. 1414/336 simplified gives 101/24
6. So, 98/42 + 90/48 = 101/24
   In mixed form: 45/24

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