Add 7/21 and 5/48
7/21 + 5/48 is 7/16.
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,
7/21 = 7 × 16/21 × 16 = 112/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
5/48 = 5 × 7/48 × 7 = 35/336 - Add the two like fractions:
112/336 + 35/336 = 112 + 35/336 = 147/336 - 147/336 simplified gives 7/16
- So, 7/21 + 5/48 = 7/16
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