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Add 21/48 and 7/75

21/48 + 7/75 is 637/1200.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 75 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   21/48 = 21 × 25/48 × 25 = 525/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
   7/75 = 7 × 16/75 × 16 = 112/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   525/1200 + 112/1200 = 525 + 112/1200 = 637/1200
5. So, 21/48 + 7/75 = 637/1200

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