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Add 49/36 and 7/24

1^st number: 1 13/36, 2^nd number: 7/24

49/36 + 7/24 is 119/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 24 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   49/36 = 49 × 2/36 × 2 = 98/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   7/24 = 7 × 3/24 × 3 = 21/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   98/72 + 21/72 = 98 + 21/72 = 119/72
5. So, 49/36 + 7/24 = 119/72
   In mixed form: 147/72

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