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Add 48/84 and 8/16

48/84 + 8/16 is 15/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 16 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
    48/84 = 48 × 4/84 × 4 = 192/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
    8/16 = 8 × 21/16 × 21 = 168/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/336 + 168/336 = 192 + 168/336 = 360/336
  5. 360/336 simplified gives 15/14
  6. So, 48/84 + 8/16 = 15/14
    In mixed form: 11/14

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