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Add 48/42 and 7/24

1st number: 1 6/42, 2nd number: 7/24

48/42 + 7/24 is 241/168.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
    48/42 = 48 × 4/42 × 4 = 192/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    7/24 = 7 × 7/24 × 7 = 49/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/168 + 49/168 = 192 + 49/168 = 241/168
  5. So, 48/42 + 7/24 = 241/168
    In mixed form: 173/168

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