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Add 14/49 and 27/24

1^st number: 14/49, 2^nd number: 1 3/24

14/49 + 27/24 is 79/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 24 is 1176
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
   14/49 = 14 × 24/49 × 24 = 336/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
   27/24 = 27 × 49/24 × 49 = 1323/1176
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/1176 + 1323/1176 = 336 + 1323/1176 = 1659/1176
5. 1659/1176 simplified gives 79/56
6. So, 14/49 + 27/24 = 79/56
   In mixed form: 123/56

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