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Add 48/2 and 18/24

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

48/2 + 18/24 is 99/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 24 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
    48/2 = 48 × 12/2 × 12 = 576/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    18/24 = 18 × 1/24 × 1 = 18/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/24 + 18/24 = 576 + 18/24 = 594/24
  5. 594/24 simplified gives 99/4
  6. So, 48/2 + 18/24 = 99/4
    In mixed form: 243/4

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