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Add 24/9 and 21/48

1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 21/48

24/9 + 21/48 is 149/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 48 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
    24/9 = 24 × 16/9 × 16 = 384/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
    21/48 = 21 × 3/48 × 3 = 63/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/144 + 63/144 = 384 + 63/144 = 447/144
  5. 447/144 simplified gives 149/48
  6. So, 24/9 + 21/48 = 149/48
    In mixed form: 35/48

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