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Add 48/21 and 7/24

1st number: 2 6/21, 2nd number: 7/24

48/21 + 7/24 is 433/168.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
    48/21 = 48 × 8/21 × 8 = 384/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    7/24 = 7 × 7/24 × 7 = 49/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/168 + 49/168 = 384 + 49/168 = 433/168
  5. So, 48/21 + 7/24 = 433/168
    In mixed form: 297/168

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