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Add 48/84 and 4/8

48/84 + 4/8 is 15/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 8 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
    48/84 = 48 × 2/84 × 2 = 96/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
    4/8 = 4 × 21/8 × 21 = 84/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/168 + 84/168 = 96 + 84/168 = 180/168
  5. 180/168 simplified gives 15/14
  6. So, 48/84 + 4/8 = 15/14
    In mixed form: 11/14

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