Add 5/21 and 8/48
5/21 + 8/48 is 17/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
5/21 = 5 × 16/21 × 16 = 80/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
8/48 = 8 × 7/48 × 7 = 56/336 - Add the two like fractions:
80/336 + 56/336 = 80 + 56/336 = 136/336 - 136/336 simplified gives 17/42
- So, 5/21 + 8/48 = 17/42
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