Add 48/81 and 7/84
48/81 + 7/84 is 73/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 84 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
48/81 = 48 × 28/81 × 28 = 1344/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 27 = 2268,
7/84 = 7 × 27/84 × 27 = 189/2268 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/2268 + 189/2268 = 1344 + 189/2268 = 1533/2268 - 1533/2268 simplified gives 73/108
- So, 48/81 + 7/84 = 73/108
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