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Add 48/24 and 28/21

1^st number: 2 0/24, 2^nd number: 1 7/21

48/24 + 28/21 is 10/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   48/24 = 48 × 7/24 × 7 = 336/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
   28/21 = 28 × 8/21 × 8 = 224/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/168 + 224/168 = 336 + 224/168 = 560/168
5. 560/168 simplified gives 10/3
6. So, 48/24 + 28/21 = 10/3
   In mixed form: 31/3

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