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Add 24/15 and 48/84

1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 48/84

24/15 + 48/84 is 76/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 84 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
    24/15 = 24 × 28/15 × 28 = 672/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    48/84 = 48 × 5/84 × 5 = 240/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/420 + 240/420 = 672 + 240/420 = 912/420
  5. 912/420 simplified gives 76/35
  6. So, 24/15 + 48/84 = 76/35
    In mixed form: 26/35

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