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Add 2/48 and 9/21

2/48 + 9/21 is 79/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    2/48 = 2 × 7/48 × 7 = 14/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
    9/21 = 9 × 16/21 × 16 = 144/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/336 + 144/336 = 14 + 144/336 = 158/336
  5. 158/336 simplified gives 79/168
  6. So, 2/48 + 9/21 = 79/168

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