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Add 24/98 and 48/32

1^st number: 24/98, 2^nd number: 1 16/32

24/98 + 48/32 is 171/98.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 32 is 1568
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 16 = 1568,
   24/98 = 24 × 16/98 × 16 = 384/1568
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
   48/32 = 48 × 49/32 × 49 = 2352/1568
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/1568 + 2352/1568 = 384 + 2352/1568 = 2736/1568
5. 2736/1568 simplified gives 171/98
6. So, 24/98 + 48/32 = 171/98
   In mixed form: 173/98

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