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Add 48/24 and 2/98

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

48/24 + 2/98 is 99/49.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 98 is 1176
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
   48/24 = 48 × 49/24 × 49 = 2352/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
   2/98 = 2 × 12/98 × 12 = 24/1176
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2352/1176 + 24/1176 = 2352 + 24/1176 = 2376/1176
5. 2376/1176 simplified gives 99/49
6. So, 48/24 + 2/98 = 99/49
   In mixed form: 21/49

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