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Add 48/24 and 36/35

1^st number: 2 0/24, 2^nd number: 1 1/35

48/24 + 36/35 is 106/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 35 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   48/24 = 48 × 35/24 × 35 = 1680/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
   36/35 = 36 × 24/35 × 24 = 864/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1680/840 + 864/840 = 1680 + 864/840 = 2544/840
5. 2544/840 simplified gives 106/35
6. So, 48/24 + 36/35 = 106/35
   In mixed form: 31/35

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