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Add 48/4 and 2/21

1st number: 12 0/4, 2nd number: 2/21

48/4 + 2/21 is 254/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 21 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
    48/4 = 48 × 21/4 × 21 = 1008/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
    2/21 = 2 × 4/21 × 4 = 8/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/84 + 8/84 = 1008 + 8/84 = 1016/84
  5. 1016/84 simplified gives 254/21
  6. So, 48/4 + 2/21 = 254/21
    In mixed form: 122/21

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