Add 25/48 and 28/84
25/48 + 28/84 is 41/48.
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,
25/48 = 25 × 7/48 × 7 = 175/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
28/84 = 28 × 4/84 × 4 = 112/336 - Add the two like fractions:
175/336 + 112/336 = 175 + 112/336 = 287/336 - 287/336 simplified gives 41/48
- So, 25/48 + 28/84 = 41/48
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