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Add 35/48 and 72/84

35/48 + 72/84 is 533/336.

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,
    35/48 = 35 × 7/48 × 7 = 245/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
    72/84 = 72 × 4/84 × 4 = 288/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/336 + 288/336 = 245 + 288/336 = 533/336
  5. So, 35/48 + 72/84 = 533/336
    In mixed form: 1197/336

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