Add 10/18 and 48/84
10/18 + 48/84 is 71/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
10/18 = 10 × 14/18 × 14 = 140/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
48/84 = 48 × 3/84 × 3 = 144/252 - Add the two like fractions:
140/252 + 144/252 = 140 + 144/252 = 284/252 - 284/252 simplified gives 71/63
- So, 10/18 + 48/84 = 71/63
In mixed form: 18/63
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