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Add 48/10 and 6/21

1st number: 4 8/10, 2nd number: 6/21

48/10 + 6/21 is 178/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 21 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
    48/10 = 48 × 21/10 × 21 = 1008/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
    6/21 = 6 × 10/21 × 10 = 60/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/210 + 60/210 = 1008 + 60/210 = 1068/210
  5. 1068/210 simplified gives 178/35
  6. So, 48/10 + 6/21 = 178/35
    In mixed form: 53/35

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