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Add 49/9 and 27/24

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

49/9 + 27/24 is 473/72.

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,
   49/9 = 49 × 8/9 × 8 = 392/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   27/24 = 27 × 3/24 × 3 = 81/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   392/72 + 81/72 = 392 + 81/72 = 473/72
5. So, 49/9 + 27/24 = 473/72
   In mixed form: 641/72

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