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Add 24/81 and 98/72

1^st number: 24/81, 2^nd number: 1 26/72

24/81 + 98/72 is 179/108.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 72 is 648
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
   24/81 = 24 × 8/81 × 8 = 192/648
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 9 = 648,
   98/72 = 98 × 9/72 × 9 = 882/648
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/648 + 882/648 = 192 + 882/648 = 1074/648
5. 1074/648 simplified gives 179/108
6. So, 24/81 + 98/72 = 179/108
   In mixed form: 171/108

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