Add 48/16 and 5/21
1st number: 3 0/16, 2nd number: 5/21
48/16 + 5/21 is 68/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 21 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
48/16 = 48 × 21/16 × 21 = 1008/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
5/21 = 5 × 16/21 × 16 = 80/336 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/336 + 80/336 = 1008 + 80/336 = 1088/336 - 1088/336 simplified gives 68/21
- So, 48/16 + 5/21 = 68/21
In mixed form: 35/21
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