Add 2/48 and 1/21
2/48 + 1/21 is 5/56.
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,
2/48 = 2 × 7/48 × 7 = 14/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
1/21 = 1 × 16/21 × 16 = 16/336 - Add the two like fractions:
14/336 + 16/336 = 14 + 16/336 = 30/336 - 30/336 simplified gives 5/56
- So, 2/48 + 1/21 = 5/56
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