Add 3/84 and 2/48
3/84 + 2/48 is 13/168.
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,
3/84 = 3 × 4/84 × 4 = 12/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
2/48 = 2 × 7/48 × 7 = 14/336 - Add the two like fractions:
12/336 + 14/336 = 12 + 14/336 = 26/336 - 26/336 simplified gives 13/168
- So, 3/84 + 2/48 = 13/168
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