Add 1/48 and 5/84
1/48 + 5/84 is 9/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 84 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
1/48 = 1 × 7/48 × 7 = 7/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
5/84 = 5 × 4/84 × 4 = 20/336 - Add the two like fractions:
7/336 + 20/336 = 7 + 20/336 = 27/336 - 27/336 simplified gives 9/112
- So, 1/48 + 5/84 = 9/112
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