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Add 98/49 and 70/24

1^st number: 2 0/49, 2^nd number: 2 22/24

98/49 + 70/24 is 59/12.

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,
   70/24 = 70 × 49/24 × 49 = 3430/1176
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2352/1176 + 3430/1176 = 2352 + 3430/1176 = 5782/1176
5. 5782/1176 simplified gives 59/12
6. So, 98/49 + 70/24 = 59/12
   In mixed form: 411/12

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