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Add 48/9 and 98/24

1^st number: 5 3/9, 2^nd number: 4 2/24

48/9 + 98/24 is 113/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 24 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   48/9 = 48 × 8/9 × 8 = 384/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   98/24 = 98 × 3/24 × 3 = 294/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/72 + 294/72 = 384 + 294/72 = 678/72
5. 678/72 simplified gives 113/12
6. So, 48/9 + 98/24 = 113/12
   In mixed form: 95/12

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