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Add 24/12 and 84/48

1^st number: 2 0/12, 2^nd number: 1 36/48

24/12 + 84/48 is 15/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
   24/12 = 24 × 4/12 × 4 = 96/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   84/48 = 84 × 1/48 × 1 = 84/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/48 + 84/48 = 96 + 84/48 = 180/48
5. 180/48 simplified gives 15/4
6. So, 24/12 + 84/48 = 15/4
   In mixed form: 33/4

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