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Add 49/98 and 30/24

1^st number: 49/98, 2^nd number: 1 6/24

49/98 + 30/24 is 7/4.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 24 is 1176
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
   49/98 = 49 × 12/98 × 12 = 588/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
   30/24 = 30 × 49/24 × 49 = 1470/1176
4. Add the two like fractions:
   588/1176 + 1470/1176 = 588 + 1470/1176 = 2058/1176
5. 2058/1176 simplified gives 7/4
6. So, 49/98 + 30/24 = 7/4
   In mixed form: 13/4

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