Add 48/24 and 10/42, Solve 2 0/24 + 10/42 as a fraction

Add 48/24 and 10/42

1^st number: 2 0/24, 2^nd number: 10/42

48/24 + 10/42 is 47/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 42 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
48/24 = 48 × 7/24 × 7 = 336/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
10/42 = 10 × 4/42 × 4 = 40/168
Add the two like fractions:
336/168 + 40/168 = 336 + 40/168 = 376/168
376/168 simplified gives 47/21
So, 48/24 + 10/42 = 47/21
In mixed form: 25/21

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