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Add 21/35 and 27/48

21/35 + 27/48 is 93/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 48 is 1680

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
    21/35 = 21 × 48/35 × 48 = 1008/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
    27/48 = 27 × 35/48 × 35 = 945/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/1680 + 945/1680 = 1008 + 945/1680 = 1953/1680
  5. 1953/1680 simplified gives 93/80
  6. So, 21/35 + 27/48 = 93/80
    In mixed form: 113/80

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