Add 25/48 and 49/84
25/48 + 49/84 is 53/48.
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,
49/84 = 49 × 4/84 × 4 = 196/336 - Add the two like fractions:
175/336 + 196/336 = 175 + 196/336 = 371/336 - 371/336 simplified gives 53/48
- So, 25/48 + 49/84 = 53/48
In mixed form: 15/48
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