Add 28/21 and 2/48, Solve 1 7/21 + 2/48 as a fraction

Add 28/21 and 2/48

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

28/21 + 2/48 is 11/8.

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,
28/21 = 28 × 16/21 × 16 = 448/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
2/48 = 2 × 7/48 × 7 = 14/336
Add the two like fractions:
448/336 + 14/336 = 448 + 14/336 = 462/336
462/336 simplified gives 11/8
So, 28/21 + 2/48 = 11/8
In mixed form: 13/8

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