Add 48/20 and 15/21
1st number: 2 8/20, 2nd number: 15/21
48/20 + 15/21 is 109/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 21 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
48/20 = 48 × 21/20 × 21 = 1008/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
15/21 = 15 × 20/21 × 20 = 300/420 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/420 + 300/420 = 1008 + 300/420 = 1308/420 - 1308/420 simplified gives 109/35
- So, 48/20 + 15/21 = 109/35
In mixed form: 34/35
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