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Add 28/21 and 1/48

1st number: 1 7/21, 2nd number: 1/48

28/21 + 1/48 is 65/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
    28/21 = 28 × 16/21 × 16 = 448/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    1/48 = 1 × 7/48 × 7 = 7/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/336 + 7/336 = 448 + 7/336 = 455/336
  5. 455/336 simplified gives 65/48
  6. So, 28/21 + 1/48 = 65/48
    In mixed form: 117/48

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