Add 48/63 and 21/84
48/63 + 21/84 is 85/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
48/63 = 48 × 4/63 × 4 = 192/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
21/84 = 21 × 3/84 × 3 = 63/252 - Add the two like fractions:
192/252 + 63/252 = 192 + 63/252 = 255/252 - 255/252 simplified gives 85/84
- So, 48/63 + 21/84 = 85/84
In mixed form: 11/84
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