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Add 12/35 and 21/48

12/35 + 21/48 is 437/560.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 48 is 1680

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
    12/35 = 12 × 48/35 × 48 = 576/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
    21/48 = 21 × 35/48 × 35 = 735/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/1680 + 735/1680 = 576 + 735/1680 = 1311/1680
  5. 1311/1680 simplified gives 437/560
  6. So, 12/35 + 21/48 = 437/560

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