Add 72/48 and 3/21
1st number: 1 24/48, 2nd number: 3/21
72/48 + 3/21 is 23/14.
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,
72/48 = 72 × 7/48 × 7 = 504/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
3/21 = 3 × 16/21 × 16 = 48/336 - Add the two like fractions:
504/336 + 48/336 = 504 + 48/336 = 552/336 - 552/336 simplified gives 23/14
- So, 72/48 + 3/21 = 23/14
In mixed form: 19/14
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