Add 4/84 and 1/49
4/84 + 1/49 is 10/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 49 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
4/84 = 4 × 7/84 × 7 = 28/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
1/49 = 1 × 12/49 × 12 = 12/588 - Add the two like fractions:
28/588 + 12/588 = 28 + 12/588 = 40/588 - 40/588 simplified gives 10/147
- So, 4/84 + 1/49 = 10/147
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