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Add 98/24 and 27/98

1^st number: 4 2/24, 2^nd number: 27/98

98/24 + 27/98 is 2563/588.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   98/24 = 98 × 49/24 × 49 = 4802/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
   27/98 = 27 × 12/98 × 12 = 324/1176
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4802/1176 + 324/1176 = 4802 + 324/1176 = 5126/1176
5. 5126/1176 simplified gives 2563/588
6. So, 98/24 + 27/98 = 2563/588
   In mixed form: 4211/588

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