Add 45/48 and 25/84
45/48 + 25/84 is 415/336.
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,
25/84 = 25 × 4/84 × 4 = 100/336 - Add the two like fractions:
315/336 + 100/336 = 315 + 100/336 = 415/336 - So, 45/48 + 25/84 = 415/336
In mixed form: 179/336
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