Add 21/48 and 2/12
21/48 + 2/12 is 29/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 12 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
21/48 = 21 × 1/48 × 1 = 21/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
2/12 = 2 × 4/12 × 4 = 8/48 - Add the two like fractions:
21/48 + 8/48 = 21 + 8/48 = 29/48 - So, 21/48 + 2/12 = 29/48
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