Add 48/21 and 3/72, Solve 2 6/21 + 3/72 as a fraction

Add 48/21 and 3/72

1^st number: 2 6/21, 2^nd number: 3/72

48/21 + 3/72 is 391/168.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 72 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 24 = 504,
48/21 = 48 × 24/21 × 24 = 1152/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
3/72 = 3 × 7/72 × 7 = 21/504
Add the two like fractions:
1152/504 + 21/504 = 1152 + 21/504 = 1173/504
1173/504 simplified gives 391/168
So, 48/21 + 3/72 = 391/168
In mixed form: 255/168

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