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Add 8/21 and 2/48

8/21 + 2/48 is 71/168.

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,
    8/21 = 8 × 16/21 × 16 = 128/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    2/48 = 2 × 7/48 × 7 = 14/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/336 + 14/336 = 128 + 14/336 = 142/336
  5. 142/336 simplified gives 71/168
  6. So, 8/21 + 2/48 = 71/168

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