Add 4/48 and 7/21
4/48 + 7/21 is 5/12.
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,
7/21 = 7 × 16/21 × 16 = 112/336 - Add the two like fractions:
28/336 + 112/336 = 28 + 112/336 = 140/336 - 140/336 simplified gives 5/12
- So, 4/48 + 7/21 = 5/12
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