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Add 24/48 and 35/20

1^st number: 24/48, 2^nd number: 1 15/20

24/48 + 35/20 is 9/4.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 20 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   24/48 = 24 × 5/48 × 5 = 120/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
   35/20 = 35 × 12/20 × 12 = 420/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/240 + 420/240 = 120 + 420/240 = 540/240
5. 540/240 simplified gives 9/4
6. So, 24/48 + 35/20 = 9/4
   In mixed form: 21/4

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