Add 48/84 and 40/49
48/84 + 40/49 is 68/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 49 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
48/84 = 48 × 7/84 × 7 = 336/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
40/49 = 40 × 12/49 × 12 = 480/588 - Add the two like fractions:
336/588 + 480/588 = 336 + 480/588 = 816/588 - 816/588 simplified gives 68/49
- So, 48/84 + 40/49 = 68/49
In mixed form: 119/49
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