Solve the following addition and subtraction problems: 24 - 18 + 47 = ?

Solution:

1. Subtraction:

     24
   - 18
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2. Step 1: Subtract the ones column: 4 - 8. We need to borrow from the tens place. The 2 becomes 1, and the 4 becomes 14. 14 - 8 = 6.
3. Step 2: Subtract the tens column: 1 - 1 = 0.
4. The result of 24 - 18 is 6.
5. Addition: 6 + 47 = 53.

Final Answer: 53