Add 48/5 and 15/21, Solve 9 3/5 + 15/21 as a fraction

Add 48/5 and 15/21

1^st number: 9 3/5, 2^nd number: 15/21

48/5 + 15/21 is 361/35.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
48/5 = 48 × 21/5 × 21 = 1008/105
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
15/21 = 15 × 5/21 × 5 = 75/105
Add the two like fractions:
1008/105 + 75/105 = 1008 + 75/105 = 1083/105
1083/105 simplified gives 361/35
So, 48/5 + 15/21 = 361/35
In mixed form: 1011/35

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