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Add 21/10 and 48/14

1st number: 2 1/10, 2nd number: 3 6/14

21/10 + 48/14 is 387/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 14 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    21/10 = 21 × 7/10 × 7 = 147/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    48/14 = 48 × 5/14 × 5 = 240/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/70 + 240/70 = 147 + 240/70 = 387/70
  5. So, 21/10 + 48/14 = 387/70
    In mixed form: 537/70

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