Add 48/56 and 21/84
48/56 + 21/84 is 31/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
48/56 = 48 × 3/56 × 3 = 144/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
21/84 = 21 × 2/84 × 2 = 42/168 - Add the two like fractions:
144/168 + 42/168 = 144 + 42/168 = 186/168 - 186/168 simplified gives 31/28
- So, 48/56 + 21/84 = 31/28
In mixed form: 13/28
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