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Add 48/7 and 45/24

1^st number: 6 6/7, 2^nd number: 1 21/24

48/7 + 45/24 is 489/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
   48/7 = 48 × 24/7 × 24 = 1152/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   45/24 = 45 × 7/24 × 7 = 315/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1152/168 + 315/168 = 1152 + 315/168 = 1467/168
5. 1467/168 simplified gives 489/56
6. So, 48/7 + 45/24 = 489/56
   In mixed form: 841/56

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