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Add 48/54 and 98/24

1^st number: 48/54, 2^nd number: 4 2/24

48/54 + 98/24 is 179/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 24 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   48/54 = 48 × 4/54 × 4 = 192/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   98/24 = 98 × 9/24 × 9 = 882/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/216 + 882/216 = 192 + 882/216 = 1074/216
5. 1074/216 simplified gives 179/36
6. So, 48/54 + 98/24 = 179/36
   In mixed form: 435/36

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