Add 21/48 and 8/9
21/48 + 8/9 is 191/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
21/48 = 21 × 3/48 × 3 = 63/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
8/9 = 8 × 16/9 × 16 = 128/144 - Add the two like fractions:
63/144 + 128/144 = 63 + 128/144 = 191/144 - So, 21/48 + 8/9 = 191/144
In mixed form: 147/144
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