Add 2/48 and 18/84
2/48 + 18/84 is 43/168.
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,
2/48 = 2 × 7/48 × 7 = 14/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
18/84 = 18 × 4/84 × 4 = 72/336 - Add the two like fractions:
14/336 + 72/336 = 14 + 72/336 = 86/336 - 86/336 simplified gives 43/168
- So, 2/48 + 18/84 = 43/168
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