Add 25/48 and 42/84
25/48 + 42/84 is 49/48.
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,
42/84 = 42 × 4/84 × 4 = 168/336 - Add the two like fractions:
175/336 + 168/336 = 175 + 168/336 = 343/336 - 343/336 simplified gives 49/48
- So, 25/48 + 42/84 = 49/48
In mixed form: 11/48
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