Add 48/84 and 18/24
48/84 + 18/24 is 37/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
48/84 = 48 × 2/84 × 2 = 96/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
18/24 = 18 × 7/24 × 7 = 126/168 - Add the two like fractions:
96/168 + 126/168 = 96 + 126/168 = 222/168 - 222/168 simplified gives 37/28
- So, 48/84 + 18/24 = 37/28
In mixed form: 19/28
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