Add 1/21 and 12/48
1/21 + 12/48 is 25/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
1/21 = 1 × 16/21 × 16 = 16/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
12/48 = 12 × 7/48 × 7 = 84/336 - Add the two like fractions:
16/336 + 84/336 = 16 + 84/336 = 100/336 - 100/336 simplified gives 25/84
- So, 1/21 + 12/48 = 25/84
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