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Add 48/3 and 49/24

1^st number: 16 0/3, 2^nd number: 2 1/24

48/3 + 49/24 is 433/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
   48/3 = 48 × 8/3 × 8 = 384/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   49/24 = 49 × 1/24 × 1 = 49/24
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/24 + 49/24 = 384 + 49/24 = 433/24
5. So, 48/3 + 49/24 = 433/24
   In mixed form: 181/24

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