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Add 2/21 and 27/48

2/21 + 27/48 is 221/336.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
    2/21 = 2 × 16/21 × 16 = 32/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    27/48 = 27 × 7/48 × 7 = 189/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/336 + 189/336 = 32 + 189/336 = 221/336
  5. So, 2/21 + 27/48 = 221/336

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