Add 45/48 and 70/84
45/48 + 70/84 is 85/48.
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,
70/84 = 70 × 4/84 × 4 = 280/336 - Add the two like fractions:
315/336 + 280/336 = 315 + 280/336 = 595/336 - 595/336 simplified gives 85/48
- So, 45/48 + 70/84 = 85/48
In mixed form: 137/48
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