Add 21/14 and 10/48, Solve 1 7/14 + 10/48 as a fraction

Add 21/14 and 10/48

1^st number: 1 7/14, 2^nd number: 10/48

21/14 + 10/48 is 41/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 48 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
21/14 = 21 × 24/14 × 24 = 504/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
10/48 = 10 × 7/48 × 7 = 70/336
Add the two like fractions:
504/336 + 70/336 = 504 + 70/336 = 574/336
574/336 simplified gives 41/24
So, 21/14 + 10/48 = 41/24
In mixed form: 117/24

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