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Add 2/7 and 49/24

1^st number: 2/7, 2^nd number: 2 1/24

2/7 + 49/24 is 391/168.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
   2/7 = 2 × 24/7 × 24 = 48/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   49/24 = 49 × 7/24 × 7 = 343/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   48/168 + 343/168 = 48 + 343/168 = 391/168
5. So, 2/7 + 49/24 = 391/168
   In mixed form: 255/168

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