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Add 35/18 and 48/24

1^st number: 1 17/18, 2^nd number: 2 0/24

35/18 + 48/24 is 71/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 24 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
   35/18 = 35 × 4/18 × 4 = 140/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   48/24 = 48 × 3/24 × 3 = 144/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/72 + 144/72 = 140 + 144/72 = 284/72
5. 284/72 simplified gives 71/18
6. So, 35/18 + 48/24 = 71/18
   In mixed form: 317/18

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