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Add 48/81 and 49/24

1^st number: 48/81, 2^nd number: 2 1/24

48/81 + 49/24 is 569/216.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 24 is 648
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
   48/81 = 48 × 8/81 × 8 = 384/648
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 27 = 648,
   49/24 = 49 × 27/24 × 27 = 1323/648
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/648 + 1323/648 = 384 + 1323/648 = 1707/648
5. 1707/648 simplified gives 569/216
6. So, 48/81 + 49/24 = 569/216
   In mixed form: 2137/216

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