Add 72/48 and 10/84, Solve 1 24/48 + 10/84 as a fraction

Add 72/48 and 10/84

1^st number: 1 24/48, 2^nd number: 10/84

72/48 + 10/84 is 34/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 84 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
72/48 = 72 × 7/48 × 7 = 504/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
10/84 = 10 × 4/84 × 4 = 40/336
Add the two like fractions:
504/336 + 40/336 = 504 + 40/336 = 544/336
544/336 simplified gives 34/21
So, 72/48 + 10/84 = 34/21
In mixed form: 113/21

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