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Add 21/48 and 48/60

21/48 + 48/60 is 99/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 60 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    21/48 = 21 × 5/48 × 5 = 105/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    48/60 = 48 × 4/60 × 4 = 192/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/240 + 192/240 = 105 + 192/240 = 297/240
  5. 297/240 simplified gives 99/80
  6. So, 21/48 + 48/60 = 99/80
    In mixed form: 119/80

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