Add 48/2 and 14/21, Solve 24 0/2 + 14/21 as a fraction

Add 48/2 and 14/21

1^st number: 24 0/2, 2^nd number: 14/21

48/2 + 14/21 is 74/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 21 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
48/2 = 48 × 21/2 × 21 = 1008/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
14/21 = 14 × 2/21 × 2 = 28/42
Add the two like fractions:
1008/42 + 28/42 = 1008 + 28/42 = 1036/42
1036/42 simplified gives 74/3
So, 48/2 + 14/21 = 74/3
In mixed form: 242/3

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