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Add 49/98 and 75/24

1^st number: 49/98, 2^nd number: 3 3/24

49/98 + 75/24 is 29/8.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   75/24 = 75 × 49/24 × 49 = 3675/1176
4. Add the two like fractions:
   588/1176 + 3675/1176 = 588 + 3675/1176 = 4263/1176
5. 4263/1176 simplified gives 29/8
6. So, 49/98 + 75/24 = 29/8
   In mixed form: 35/8

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