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Add 72/24 and 45/49

1^st number: 3 0/24, 2^nd number: 45/49

72/24 + 45/49 is 192/49.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 49 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 49 × 24 = 1176,
   45/49 = 45 × 24/49 × 24 = 1080/1176
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3528/1176 + 1080/1176 = 3528 + 1080/1176 = 4608/1176
5. 4608/1176 simplified gives 192/49
6. So, 72/24 + 45/49 = 192/49
   In mixed form: 345/49

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