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Add 45/24 and 8/21

1^st number: 1 21/24, 2^nd number: 8/21

45/24 + 8/21 is 379/168.

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,
   8/21 = 8 × 8/21 × 8 = 64/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   315/168 + 64/168 = 315 + 64/168 = 379/168
5. So, 45/24 + 8/21 = 379/168
   In mixed form: 243/168

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