Add 4/48 and 10/21
4/48 + 10/21 is 47/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
4/48 = 4 × 7/48 × 7 = 28/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
10/21 = 10 × 16/21 × 16 = 160/336 - Add the two like fractions:
28/336 + 160/336 = 28 + 160/336 = 188/336 - 188/336 simplified gives 47/84
- So, 4/48 + 10/21 = 47/84
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