Add 25/21 and 28/48, Solve 1 4/21 + 28/48 as a fraction

Add 25/21 and 28/48

1^st number: 1 4/21, 2^nd number: 28/48

25/21 + 28/48 is 149/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 48 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
25/21 = 25 × 16/21 × 16 = 400/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
28/48 = 28 × 7/48 × 7 = 196/336
Add the two like fractions:
400/336 + 196/336 = 400 + 196/336 = 596/336
596/336 simplified gives 149/84
So, 25/21 + 28/48 = 149/84
In mixed form: 165/84

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