Add 48/24 and 4/42, Solve 2 0/24 + 4/42 as a fraction

Add 48/24 and 4/42

1^st number: 2 0/24, 2^nd number: 4/42

48/24 + 4/42 is 44/21.

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,
4/42 = 4 × 4/42 × 4 = 16/168
Add the two like fractions:
336/168 + 16/168 = 336 + 16/168 = 352/168
352/168 simplified gives 44/21
So, 48/24 + 4/42 = 44/21
In mixed form: 22/21

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