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Add 7/49 and 84/24

1^st number: 7/49, 2^nd number: 3 12/24

7/49 + 84/24 is 51/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 24 is 1176
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
   7/49 = 7 × 24/49 × 24 = 168/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
   84/24 = 84 × 49/24 × 49 = 4116/1176
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/1176 + 4116/1176 = 168 + 4116/1176 = 4284/1176
5. 4284/1176 simplified gives 51/14
6. So, 7/49 + 84/24 = 51/14
   In mixed form: 39/14

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