Add 12/48 and 20/21
12/48 + 20/21 is 101/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 21 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
12/48 = 12 × 7/48 × 7 = 84/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
20/21 = 20 × 16/21 × 16 = 320/336 - Add the two like fractions:
84/336 + 320/336 = 84 + 320/336 = 404/336 - 404/336 simplified gives 101/84
- So, 12/48 + 20/21 = 101/84
In mixed form: 117/84
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