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Add 48/36 and 49/24

1^st number: 1 12/36, 2^nd number: 2 1/24

48/36 + 49/24 is 27/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 24 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   48/36 = 48 × 2/36 × 2 = 96/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   49/24 = 49 × 3/24 × 3 = 147/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/72 + 147/72 = 96 + 147/72 = 243/72
5. 243/72 simplified gives 27/8
6. So, 48/36 + 49/24 = 27/8
   In mixed form: 33/8

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