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Add 48/18 and 8/24

1^st number: 2 12/18, 2^nd number: 8/24

48/18 + 8/24 is 3/1.

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,
   48/18 = 48 × 4/18 × 4 = 192/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   8/24 = 8 × 3/24 × 3 = 24/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/72 + 24/72 = 192 + 24/72 = 216/72
5. 216/72 simplified gives 3/1
6. So, 48/18 + 8/24 = 3/1

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