Add 21/15 and 48/7
1st number: 1 6/15, 2nd number: 6 6/7
21/15 + 48/7 is 289/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 7 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
21/15 = 21 × 7/15 × 7 = 147/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 15 = 105,
48/7 = 48 × 15/7 × 15 = 720/105 - Add the two like fractions:
147/105 + 720/105 = 147 + 720/105 = 867/105 - 867/105 simplified gives 289/35
- So, 21/15 + 48/7 = 289/35
In mixed form: 89/35
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