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Add 98/49 and 7/24

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

98/49 + 7/24 is 55/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 24 is 1176
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
   98/49 = 98 × 24/49 × 24 = 2352/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
   7/24 = 7 × 49/24 × 49 = 343/1176
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2352/1176 + 343/1176 = 2352 + 343/1176 = 2695/1176
5. 2695/1176 simplified gives 55/24
6. So, 98/49 + 7/24 = 55/24
   In mixed form: 27/24

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