Add 48/5 and 4/21
1st number: 9 3/5, 2nd number: 4/21
48/5 + 4/21 is 1028/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
48/5 = 48 × 21/5 × 21 = 1008/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
4/21 = 4 × 5/21 × 5 = 20/105 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/105 + 20/105 = 1008 + 20/105 = 1028/105 - So, 48/5 + 4/21 = 1028/105
In mixed form: 983/105
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