Add 48/84 and 45/56
48/84 + 45/56 is 11/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 56 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 56 × 3 = 168,
45/56 = 45 × 3/56 × 3 = 135/168 - Add the two like fractions:
96/168 + 135/168 = 96 + 135/168 = 231/168 - 231/168 simplified gives 11/8
- So, 48/84 + 45/56 = 11/8
In mixed form: 13/8
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