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Add 24/81 and 49/12

1^st number: 24/81, 2^nd number: 4 1/12

24/81 + 49/12 is 473/108.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 12 is 324
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
   24/81 = 24 × 4/81 × 4 = 96/324
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 27 = 324,
   49/12 = 49 × 27/12 × 27 = 1323/324
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/324 + 1323/324 = 96 + 1323/324 = 1419/324
5. 1419/324 simplified gives 473/108
6. So, 24/81 + 49/12 = 473/108
   In mixed form: 441/108

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