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Add 21/75 and 9/48

21/75 + 9/48 is 187/400.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 48 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
    21/75 = 21 × 16/75 × 16 = 336/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    9/48 = 9 × 25/48 × 25 = 225/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/1200 + 225/1200 = 336 + 225/1200 = 561/1200
  5. 561/1200 simplified gives 187/400
  6. So, 21/75 + 9/48 = 187/400

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