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Add 48/16 and 98/24

1^st number: 3 0/16, 2^nd number: 4 2/24

48/16 + 98/24 is 85/12.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 24 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   48/16 = 48 × 3/16 × 3 = 144/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
   98/24 = 98 × 2/24 × 2 = 196/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/48 + 196/48 = 144 + 196/48 = 340/48
5. 340/48 simplified gives 85/12
6. So, 48/16 + 98/24 = 85/12
   In mixed form: 71/12

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