Add 10/84 and 4/48
10/84 + 4/48 is 17/84.
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,
10/84 = 10 × 4/84 × 4 = 40/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
4/48 = 4 × 7/48 × 7 = 28/336 - Add the two like fractions:
40/336 + 28/336 = 40 + 28/336 = 68/336 - 68/336 simplified gives 17/84
- So, 10/84 + 4/48 = 17/84
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