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Add 48/36 and 16/21

1st number: 1 12/36, 2nd number: 16/21

48/36 + 16/21 is 44/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 21 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    48/36 = 48 × 7/36 × 7 = 336/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 12 = 252,
    16/21 = 16 × 12/21 × 12 = 192/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/252 + 192/252 = 336 + 192/252 = 528/252
  5. 528/252 simplified gives 44/21
  6. So, 48/36 + 16/21 = 44/21
    In mixed form: 22/21

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