Add 30/21 and 4/48, Solve 1 9/21 + 4/48 as a fraction

Add 30/21 and 4/48

1^st number: 1 9/21, 2^nd number: 4/48

30/21 + 4/48 is 127/84.

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,
30/21 = 30 × 16/21 × 16 = 480/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
4/48 = 4 × 7/48 × 7 = 28/336
Add the two like fractions:
480/336 + 28/336 = 480 + 28/336 = 508/336
508/336 simplified gives 127/84
So, 30/21 + 4/48 = 127/84
In mixed form: 143/84

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