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Add 49/72 and 49/24

1^st number: 49/72, 2^nd number: 2 1/24

49/72 + 49/24 is 49/18.

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,
   49/72 = 49 × 1/72 × 1 = 49/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   49/24 = 49 × 3/24 × 3 = 147/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   49/72 + 147/72 = 49 + 147/72 = 196/72
5. 196/72 simplified gives 49/18
6. So, 49/72 + 49/24 = 49/18
   In mixed form: 213/18

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