Add 48/12 and 8/21
1st number: 4 0/12, 2nd number: 8/21
48/12 + 8/21 is 92/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
48/12 = 48 × 7/12 × 7 = 336/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
8/21 = 8 × 4/21 × 4 = 32/84 - Add the two like fractions:
336/84 + 32/84 = 336 + 32/84 = 368/84 - 368/84 simplified gives 92/21
- So, 48/12 + 8/21 = 92/21
In mixed form: 48/21
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