Add 21/7 and 9/48, Solve 3 0/7 + 9/48 as a fraction

Add 21/7 and 9/48

1^st number: 3 0/7, 2^nd number: 9/48

21/7 + 9/48 is 51/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 48 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
21/7 = 21 × 48/7 × 48 = 1008/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
9/48 = 9 × 7/48 × 7 = 63/336
Add the two like fractions:
1008/336 + 63/336 = 1008 + 63/336 = 1071/336
1071/336 simplified gives 51/16
So, 21/7 + 9/48 = 51/16
In mixed form: 33/16

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