Add 21/48 and 42/63
21/48 + 42/63 is 53/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 63 is 1008
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
21/48 = 21 × 21/48 × 21 = 441/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
42/63 = 42 × 16/63 × 16 = 672/1008 - Add the two like fractions:
441/1008 + 672/1008 = 441 + 672/1008 = 1113/1008 - 1113/1008 simplified gives 53/48
- So, 21/48 + 42/63 = 53/48
In mixed form: 15/48
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