Add 48/21 and 9/24
1st number: 2 6/21, 2nd number: 9/24
48/21 + 9/24 is 149/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
48/21 = 48 × 8/21 × 8 = 384/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
9/24 = 9 × 7/24 × 7 = 63/168 - Add the two like fractions:
384/168 + 63/168 = 384 + 63/168 = 447/168 - 447/168 simplified gives 149/56
- So, 48/21 + 9/24 = 149/56
In mixed form: 237/56
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