Add 5/48 and 21/49
5/48 + 21/49 is 179/336.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
5/48 = 5 × 49/48 × 49 = 245/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
21/49 = 21 × 48/49 × 48 = 1008/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
245/2352 + 1008/2352 = 245 + 1008/2352 = 1253/2352 - 1253/2352 simplified gives 179/336
- So, 5/48 + 21/49 = 179/336
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