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Add 24/20 and 72/48

1^st number: 1 4/20, 2^nd number: 1 24/48

24/20 + 72/48 is 27/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
   24/20 = 24 × 12/20 × 12 = 288/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   72/48 = 72 × 5/48 × 5 = 360/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/240 + 360/240 = 288 + 360/240 = 648/240
5. 648/240 simplified gives 27/10
6. So, 24/20 + 72/48 = 27/10
   In mixed form: 27/10

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