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Add 56/48 and 1/21

1st number: 1 8/48, 2nd number: 1/21

56/48 + 1/21 is 17/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 21 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    56/48 = 56 × 7/48 × 7 = 392/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
    1/21 = 1 × 16/21 × 16 = 16/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/336 + 16/336 = 392 + 16/336 = 408/336
  5. 408/336 simplified gives 17/14
  6. So, 56/48 + 1/21 = 17/14
    In mixed form: 13/14

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