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Add 7/21 and 5/48

7/21 + 5/48 is 7/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
    7/21 = 7 × 16/21 × 16 = 112/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    5/48 = 5 × 7/48 × 7 = 35/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/336 + 35/336 = 112 + 35/336 = 147/336
  5. 147/336 simplified gives 7/16
  6. So, 7/21 + 5/48 = 7/16

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