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Add 35/18 and 49/24

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

35/18 + 49/24 is 287/72.

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,
   49/24 = 49 × 3/24 × 3 = 147/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/72 + 147/72 = 140 + 147/72 = 287/72
5. So, 35/18 + 49/24 = 287/72
   In mixed form: 371/72

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