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Add 4/21 and 5/48

4/21 + 5/48 is 33/112.

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,
    4/21 = 4 × 16/21 × 16 = 64/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    5/48 = 5 × 7/48 × 7 = 35/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/336 + 35/336 = 64 + 35/336 = 99/336
  5. 99/336 simplified gives 33/112
  6. So, 4/21 + 5/48 = 33/112

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