Add 48/72 and 49/84
48/72 + 49/84 is 5/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
48/72 = 48 × 7/72 × 7 = 336/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
49/84 = 49 × 6/84 × 6 = 294/504 - Add the two like fractions:
336/504 + 294/504 = 336 + 294/504 = 630/504 - 630/504 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 48/72 + 49/84 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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