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Add 72/24 and 7/49

1^st number: 3 0/24, 2^nd number: 7/49

72/24 + 7/49 is 22/7.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   7/49 = 7 × 24/49 × 24 = 168/1176
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3528/1176 + 168/1176 = 3528 + 168/1176 = 3696/1176
5. 3696/1176 simplified gives 22/7
6. So, 72/24 + 7/49 = 22/7
   In mixed form: 31/7

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