Add 30/48 and 9/84
30/48 + 9/84 is 41/56.
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,
30/48 = 30 × 7/48 × 7 = 210/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
9/84 = 9 × 4/84 × 4 = 36/336 - Add the two like fractions:
210/336 + 36/336 = 210 + 36/336 = 246/336 - 246/336 simplified gives 41/56
- So, 30/48 + 9/84 = 41/56
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