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Add 72/24 and 2/98

1^st number: 3 0/24, 2^nd number: 2/98

72/24 + 2/98 is 148/49.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 98 is 1176
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
   72/24 = 72 × 49/24 × 49 = 3528/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
   2/98 = 2 × 12/98 × 12 = 24/1176
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3528/1176 + 24/1176 = 3528 + 24/1176 = 3552/1176
5. 3552/1176 simplified gives 148/49
6. So, 72/24 + 2/98 = 148/49
   In mixed form: 31/49

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