Add 12/21 and 6/48
12/21 + 6/48 is 39/56.
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,
12/21 = 12 × 16/21 × 16 = 192/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
6/48 = 6 × 7/48 × 7 = 42/336 - Add the two like fractions:
192/336 + 42/336 = 192 + 42/336 = 234/336 - 234/336 simplified gives 39/56
- So, 12/21 + 6/48 = 39/56
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