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

Add 48/24 and 14/21

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

48/24 + 14/21 is 8/3.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
48/24 = 48 × 7/24 × 7 = 336/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
14/21 = 14 × 8/21 × 8 = 112/168
Add the two like fractions:
336/168 + 112/168 = 336 + 112/168 = 448/168
448/168 simplified gives 8/3
So, 48/24 + 14/21 = 8/3
In mixed form: 22/3

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