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Add 10/21 and 6/48

10/21 + 6/48 is 101/168.

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,
    6/48 = 6 × 7/48 × 7 = 42/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/336 + 42/336 = 160 + 42/336 = 202/336
  5. 202/336 simplified gives 101/168
  6. So, 10/21 + 6/48 = 101/168

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