Add 4/48 and 21/49
4/48 + 21/49 is 43/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
4/48 = 4 × 49/48 × 49 = 196/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
21/49 = 21 × 48/49 × 48 = 1008/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
196/2352 + 1008/2352 = 196 + 1008/2352 = 1204/2352 - 1204/2352 simplified gives 43/84
- So, 4/48 + 21/49 = 43/84
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