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Add 10/48 and 3/84

10/48 + 3/84 is 41/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    10/48 = 10 × 7/48 × 7 = 70/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
    3/84 = 3 × 4/84 × 4 = 12/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/336 + 12/336 = 70 + 12/336 = 82/336
  5. 82/336 simplified gives 41/168
  6. So, 10/48 + 3/84 = 41/168

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