Add 7/48 and 12/21
7/48 + 12/21 is 241/336.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
7/48 = 7 × 7/48 × 7 = 49/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
12/21 = 12 × 16/21 × 16 = 192/336 - Add the two like fractions:
49/336 + 192/336 = 49 + 192/336 = 241/336 - So, 7/48 + 12/21 = 241/336
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