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Add 40/48 and 49/84

40/48 + 49/84 is 17/12.

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,
    40/48 = 40 × 7/48 × 7 = 280/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
    49/84 = 49 × 4/84 × 4 = 196/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/336 + 196/336 = 280 + 196/336 = 476/336
  5. 476/336 simplified gives 17/12
  6. So, 40/48 + 49/84 = 17/12
    In mixed form: 15/12

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