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Add 49/3 and 24/36

1^st number: 16 1/3, 2^nd number: 24/36

49/3 + 24/36 is 17/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
   49/3 = 49 × 12/3 × 12 = 588/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   24/36 = 24 × 1/36 × 1 = 24/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   588/36 + 24/36 = 588 + 24/36 = 612/36
5. 612/36 simplified gives 17/1
6. So, 49/3 + 24/36 = 17/1

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