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Add 48/24 and 36/9

1^st number: 2 0/24, 2^nd number: 4 0/9

48/24 + 36/9 is 6/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 9 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   48/24 = 48 × 3/24 × 3 = 144/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   36/9 = 36 × 8/9 × 8 = 288/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/72 + 288/72 = 144 + 288/72 = 432/72
5. 432/72 simplified gives 6/1
6. So, 48/24 + 36/9 = 6/1

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