Add 24/21 and 2/48
1st number: 1 3/21, 2nd number: 2/48
24/21 + 2/48 is 199/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
24/21 = 24 × 16/21 × 16 = 384/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
2/48 = 2 × 7/48 × 7 = 14/336 - Add the two like fractions:
384/336 + 14/336 = 384 + 14/336 = 398/336 - 398/336 simplified gives 199/168
- So, 24/21 + 2/48 = 199/168
In mixed form: 131/168
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