Add 45/48 and 15/84
45/48 + 15/84 is 125/112.
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,
45/48 = 45 × 7/48 × 7 = 315/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
15/84 = 15 × 4/84 × 4 = 60/336 - Add the two like fractions:
315/336 + 60/336 = 315 + 60/336 = 375/336 - 375/336 simplified gives 125/112
- So, 45/48 + 15/84 = 125/112
In mixed form: 113/112
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