Add 10/48 and 45/84
10/48 + 45/84 is 125/168.
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,
45/84 = 45 × 4/84 × 4 = 180/336 - Add the two like fractions:
70/336 + 180/336 = 70 + 180/336 = 250/336 - 250/336 simplified gives 125/168
- So, 10/48 + 45/84 = 125/168
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