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Add 98/75 and 42/8

1^st number: 1 23/75, 2^nd number: 5 2/8

98/75 + 42/8 is 1967/300.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 8 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   98/75 = 98 × 8/75 × 8 = 784/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
   42/8 = 42 × 75/8 × 75 = 3150/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   784/600 + 3150/600 = 784 + 3150/600 = 3934/600
5. 3934/600 simplified gives 1967/300
6. So, 98/75 + 42/8 = 1967/300
   In mixed form: 6167/300

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