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Add 28/48 and 15/84

28/48 + 15/84 is 16/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    28/48 = 28 × 7/48 × 7 = 196/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
    15/84 = 15 × 4/84 × 4 = 60/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/336 + 60/336 = 196 + 60/336 = 256/336
  5. 256/336 simplified gives 16/21
  6. So, 28/48 + 15/84 = 16/21

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