Add 25/84 and 4/48
25/84 + 4/48 is 8/21.
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,
4/48 = 4 × 7/48 × 7 = 28/336 - Add the two like fractions:
100/336 + 28/336 = 100 + 28/336 = 128/336 - 128/336 simplified gives 8/21
- So, 25/84 + 4/48 = 8/21
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