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Add 48/72 and 98/24

1^st number: 48/72, 2^nd number: 4 2/24

48/72 + 98/24 is 19/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 24 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   48/72 = 48 × 1/72 × 1 = 48/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   98/24 = 98 × 3/24 × 3 = 294/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   48/72 + 294/72 = 48 + 294/72 = 342/72
5. 342/72 simplified gives 19/4
6. So, 48/72 + 98/24 = 19/4
   In mixed form: 43/4

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