Add 45/84 and 63/48
1st number: 45/84, 2nd number: 1 15/48
45/84 + 63/48 is 207/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
45/84 = 45 × 4/84 × 4 = 180/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
63/48 = 63 × 7/48 × 7 = 441/336 - Add the two like fractions:
180/336 + 441/336 = 180 + 441/336 = 621/336 - 621/336 simplified gives 207/112
- So, 45/84 + 63/48 = 207/112
In mixed form: 195/112
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