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Add 24/98 and 72/18

1^st number: 24/98, 2^nd number: 4 0/18

24/98 + 72/18 is 208/49.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 18 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   24/98 = 24 × 9/98 × 9 = 216/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
   72/18 = 72 × 49/18 × 49 = 3528/882
4. Add the two like fractions:
   216/882 + 3528/882 = 216 + 3528/882 = 3744/882
5. 3744/882 simplified gives 208/49
6. So, 24/98 + 72/18 = 208/49
   In mixed form: 412/49

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