Add 21/48 and 6/21
21/48 + 6/21 is 81/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 21 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
21/48 = 21 × 7/48 × 7 = 147/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
6/21 = 6 × 16/21 × 16 = 96/336 - Add the two like fractions:
147/336 + 96/336 = 147 + 96/336 = 243/336 - 243/336 simplified gives 81/112
- So, 21/48 + 6/21 = 81/112
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