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Add 6/7 and 21/48

6/7 + 21/48 is 145/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 48 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
    6/7 = 6 × 48/7 × 48 = 288/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    21/48 = 21 × 7/48 × 7 = 147/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/336 + 147/336 = 288 + 147/336 = 435/336
  5. 435/336 simplified gives 145/112
  6. So, 6/7 + 21/48 = 145/112
    In mixed form: 133/112

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