Add 48/21 and 98/48, Solve 2 6/21 + 2 2/48 as a fraction

Add 48/21 and 98/48

1^st number: 2 6/21, 2^nd number: 2 2/48

48/21 + 98/48 is 727/168.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 48 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
48/21 = 48 × 16/21 × 16 = 768/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
98/48 = 98 × 7/48 × 7 = 686/336
Add the two like fractions:
768/336 + 686/336 = 768 + 686/336 = 1454/336
1454/336 simplified gives 727/168
So, 48/21 + 98/48 = 727/168
In mixed form: 455/168

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