Add 18/84 and 14/48
18/84 + 14/48 is 85/168.
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,
18/84 = 18 × 4/84 × 4 = 72/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
14/48 = 14 × 7/48 × 7 = 98/336 - Add the two like fractions:
72/336 + 98/336 = 72 + 98/336 = 170/336 - 170/336 simplified gives 85/168
- So, 18/84 + 14/48 = 85/168
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