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Add 45/24 and 16/21

1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 16/21

45/24 + 16/21 is 443/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 21 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    45/24 = 45 × 7/24 × 7 = 315/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
    16/21 = 16 × 8/21 × 8 = 128/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/168 + 128/168 = 315 + 128/168 = 443/168
  5. So, 45/24 + 16/21 = 443/168
    In mixed form: 2107/168

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