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Add 48/24 and 5/84

1st number: 2 0/24, 2nd number: 5/84

48/24 + 5/84 is 173/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 84 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 84 × 2 = 168,
    5/84 = 5 × 2/84 × 2 = 10/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/168 + 10/168 = 336 + 10/168 = 346/168
  5. 346/168 simplified gives 173/84
  6. So, 48/24 + 5/84 = 173/84
    In mixed form: 25/84

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