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Add 24/20 and 48/96

1^st number: 1 4/20, 2^nd number: 48/96

24/20 + 48/96 is 17/10.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
   24/20 = 24 × 24/20 × 24 = 576/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   48/96 = 48 × 5/96 × 5 = 240/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   576/480 + 240/480 = 576 + 240/480 = 816/480
5. 816/480 simplified gives 17/10
6. So, 24/20 + 48/96 = 17/10
   In mixed form: 17/10

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