Add 25/84 and 14/48
25/84 + 14/48 is 33/56.
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,
25/84 = 25 × 4/84 × 4 = 100/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
14/48 = 14 × 7/48 × 7 = 98/336 - Add the two like fractions:
100/336 + 98/336 = 100 + 98/336 = 198/336 - 198/336 simplified gives 33/56
- So, 25/84 + 14/48 = 33/56
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