Add 10/48 and 20/84
10/48 + 20/84 is 25/56.
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,
10/48 = 10 × 7/48 × 7 = 70/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
20/84 = 20 × 4/84 × 4 = 80/336 - Add the two like fractions:
70/336 + 80/336 = 70 + 80/336 = 150/336 - 150/336 simplified gives 25/56
- So, 10/48 + 20/84 = 25/56
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