Add 15/48 and 1/21
15/48 + 1/21 is 121/336.
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,
15/48 = 15 × 7/48 × 7 = 105/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
1/21 = 1 × 16/21 × 16 = 16/336 - Add the two like fractions:
105/336 + 16/336 = 105 + 16/336 = 121/336 - So, 15/48 + 1/21 = 121/336
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