Add 1/48 and 21/9, Solve 1/48 + 2 3/9 as a fraction

Add 1/48 and 21/9

1^st number: 1/48, 2^nd number: 2 3/9

1/48 + 21/9 is 113/48.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 9 is 144

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
1/48 = 1 × 3/48 × 3 = 3/144
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
21/9 = 21 × 16/9 × 16 = 336/144
Add the two like fractions:
3/144 + 336/144 = 3 + 336/144 = 339/144
339/144 simplified gives 113/48
So, 1/48 + 21/9 = 113/48
In mixed form: 217/48

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