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Add 21/6 and 18/48

1st number: 3 3/6, 2nd number: 18/48

21/6 + 18/48 is 31/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 48 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
    21/6 = 21 × 8/6 × 8 = 168/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    18/48 = 18 × 1/48 × 1 = 18/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/48 + 18/48 = 168 + 18/48 = 186/48
  5. 186/48 simplified gives 31/8
  6. So, 21/6 + 18/48 = 31/8
    In mixed form: 37/8

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