Add 48/8 and 28/21
1st number: 6 0/8, 2nd number: 1 7/21
48/8 + 28/21 is 22/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 21 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
48/8 = 48 × 21/8 × 21 = 1008/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
28/21 = 28 × 8/21 × 8 = 224/168 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/168 + 224/168 = 1008 + 224/168 = 1232/168 - 1232/168 simplified gives 22/3
- So, 48/8 + 28/21 = 22/3
In mixed form: 71/3
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