Add 60/48 and 4/21, Solve 1 12/48 + 4/21 as a fraction

Add 60/48 and 4/21

1^st number: 1 12/48, 2^nd number: 4/21

60/48 + 4/21 is 121/84.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
60/48 = 60 × 7/48 × 7 = 420/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
4/21 = 4 × 16/21 × 16 = 64/336
Add the two like fractions:
420/336 + 64/336 = 420 + 64/336 = 484/336
484/336 simplified gives 121/84
So, 60/48 + 4/21 = 121/84
In mixed form: 137/84

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