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Add 21/48 and 20/9

1^st number: 21/48, 2^nd number: 2 2/9

21/48 + 20/9 is 383/144.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 9 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   21/48 = 21 × 3/48 × 3 = 63/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
   20/9 = 20 × 16/9 × 16 = 320/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   63/144 + 320/144 = 63 + 320/144 = 383/144
5. So, 21/48 + 20/9 = 383/144
   In mixed form: 295/144

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