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Add 48/24 and 18/50

1^st number: 2 0/24, 2^nd number: 18/50

48/24 + 18/50 is 59/25.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 50 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   48/24 = 48 × 25/24 × 25 = 1200/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
   18/50 = 18 × 12/50 × 12 = 216/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1200/600 + 216/600 = 1200 + 216/600 = 1416/600
5. 1416/600 simplified gives 59/25
6. So, 48/24 + 18/50 = 59/25
   In mixed form: 29/25

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