Add 16/21 and 2/48
16/21 + 2/48 is 45/56.
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,
16/21 = 16 × 16/21 × 16 = 256/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
2/48 = 2 × 7/48 × 7 = 14/336 - Add the two like fractions:
256/336 + 14/336 = 256 + 14/336 = 270/336 - 270/336 simplified gives 45/56
- So, 16/21 + 2/48 = 45/56
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