Add 48/84 and 27/35
48/84 + 27/35 is 47/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 35 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
48/84 = 48 × 5/84 × 5 = 240/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
27/35 = 27 × 12/35 × 12 = 324/420 - Add the two like fractions:
240/420 + 324/420 = 240 + 324/420 = 564/420 - 564/420 simplified gives 47/35
- So, 48/84 + 27/35 = 47/35
In mixed form: 112/35
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