Add 18/21 and 9/48
18/21 + 9/48 is 117/112.
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,
18/21 = 18 × 16/21 × 16 = 288/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
9/48 = 9 × 7/48 × 7 = 63/336 - Add the two like fractions:
288/336 + 63/336 = 288 + 63/336 = 351/336 - 351/336 simplified gives 117/112
- So, 18/21 + 9/48 = 117/112
In mixed form: 15/112
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