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Add 48/24 and 98/21

1^st number: 2 0/24, 2^nd number: 4 14/21

48/24 + 98/21 is 20/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 21 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   48/24 = 48 × 7/24 × 7 = 336/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
   98/21 = 98 × 8/21 × 8 = 784/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/168 + 784/168 = 336 + 784/168 = 1120/168
5. 1120/168 simplified gives 20/3
6. So, 48/24 + 98/21 = 20/3
   In mixed form: 62/3

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