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Add 24/28 and 16/48

24/28 + 16/48 is 25/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 48 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
    24/28 = 24 × 12/28 × 12 = 288/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    16/48 = 16 × 7/48 × 7 = 112/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/336 + 112/336 = 288 + 112/336 = 400/336
  5. 400/336 simplified gives 25/21
  6. So, 24/28 + 16/48 = 25/21
    In mixed form: 14/21

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