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Add 48/72 and 49/84

48/72 + 49/84 is 5/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 84 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    48/72 = 48 × 7/72 × 7 = 336/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
    49/84 = 49 × 6/84 × 6 = 294/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/504 + 294/504 = 336 + 294/504 = 630/504
  5. 630/504 simplified gives 5/4
  6. So, 48/72 + 49/84 = 5/4
    In mixed form: 11/4

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