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Add 10/21 and 12/48

10/21 + 12/48 is 61/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
    10/21 = 10 × 16/21 × 16 = 160/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    12/48 = 12 × 7/48 × 7 = 84/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/336 + 84/336 = 160 + 84/336 = 244/336
  5. 244/336 simplified gives 61/84
  6. So, 10/21 + 12/48 = 61/84

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