Add 2/84 and 10/48
2/84 + 10/48 is 13/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
2/84 = 2 × 4/84 × 4 = 8/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
10/48 = 10 × 7/48 × 7 = 70/336 - Add the two like fractions:
8/336 + 70/336 = 8 + 70/336 = 78/336 - 78/336 simplified gives 13/56
- So, 2/84 + 10/48 = 13/56
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