Add 42/21 and 1/48
1st number: 2 0/21, 2nd number: 1/48
42/21 + 1/48 is 97/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
42/21 = 42 × 16/21 × 16 = 672/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
1/48 = 1 × 7/48 × 7 = 7/336 - Add the two like fractions:
672/336 + 7/336 = 672 + 7/336 = 679/336 - 679/336 simplified gives 97/48
- So, 42/21 + 1/48 = 97/48
In mixed form: 21/48
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