Add 3/84 and 4/48
3/84 + 4/48 is 5/42.
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,
3/84 = 3 × 4/84 × 4 = 12/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
4/48 = 4 × 7/48 × 7 = 28/336 - Add the two like fractions:
12/336 + 28/336 = 12 + 28/336 = 40/336 - 40/336 simplified gives 5/42
- So, 3/84 + 4/48 = 5/42
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