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Add 2/84 and 45/24

1st number: 2/84, 2nd number: 1 21/24

2/84 + 45/24 is 319/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 24 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
    2/84 = 2 × 2/84 × 2 = 4/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    45/24 = 45 × 7/24 × 7 = 315/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/168 + 315/168 = 4 + 315/168 = 319/168
  5. So, 2/84 + 45/24 = 319/168
    In mixed form: 1151/168

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