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Add 48/5 and 1/21

1st number: 9 3/5, 2nd number: 1/21

48/5 + 1/21 is 1013/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 21 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
    48/5 = 48 × 21/5 × 21 = 1008/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
    1/21 = 1 × 5/21 × 5 = 5/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/105 + 5/105 = 1008 + 5/105 = 1013/105
  5. So, 48/5 + 1/21 = 1013/105
    In mixed form: 968/105

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