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Add 24/98 and 24/49

24/98 + 24/49 is 36/49.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 49 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
   24/98 = 24 × 1/98 × 1 = 24/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
   24/49 = 24 × 2/49 × 2 = 48/98
4. Add the two like fractions:
   24/98 + 48/98 = 24 + 48/98 = 72/98
5. 72/98 simplified gives 36/49
6. So, 24/98 + 24/49 = 36/49

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