Add 1/84 and 84/48
1st number: 1/84, 2nd number: 1 36/48
1/84 + 84/48 is 37/21.
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,
1/84 = 1 × 4/84 × 4 = 4/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
84/48 = 84 × 7/48 × 7 = 588/336 - Add the two like fractions:
4/336 + 588/336 = 4 + 588/336 = 592/336 - 592/336 simplified gives 37/21
- So, 1/84 + 84/48 = 37/21
In mixed form: 116/21
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