Add 3/48 and 30/21, Solve 3/48 + 1 9/21 as a fraction

Add 3/48 and 30/21

1^st number: 3/48, 2^nd number: 1 9/21

3/48 + 30/21 is 167/112.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
3/48 = 3 × 7/48 × 7 = 21/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
30/21 = 30 × 16/21 × 16 = 480/336
Add the two like fractions:
21/336 + 480/336 = 21 + 480/336 = 501/336
501/336 simplified gives 167/112
So, 3/48 + 30/21 = 167/112
In mixed form: 155/112

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