Add 48/21 and 18/35
1st number: 2 6/21, 2nd number: 18/35
48/21 + 18/35 is 14/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
48/21 = 48 × 5/21 × 5 = 240/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
18/35 = 18 × 3/35 × 3 = 54/105 - Add the two like fractions:
240/105 + 54/105 = 240 + 54/105 = 294/105 - 294/105 simplified gives 14/5
- So, 48/21 + 18/35 = 14/5
In mixed form: 24/5
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