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Add 81/98 and 72/24

1^st number: 81/98, 2^nd number: 3 0/24

81/98 + 72/24 is 375/98.

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,
   81/98 = 81 × 12/98 × 12 = 972/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
   72/24 = 72 × 49/24 × 49 = 3528/1176
4. Add the two like fractions:
   972/1176 + 3528/1176 = 972 + 3528/1176 = 4500/1176
5. 4500/1176 simplified gives 375/98
6. So, 81/98 + 72/24 = 375/98
   In mixed form: 381/98

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