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Add 48/9 and 7/84

1st number: 5 3/9, 2nd number: 7/84

48/9 + 7/84 is 65/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 84 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
    48/9 = 48 × 28/9 × 28 = 1344/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
    7/84 = 7 × 3/84 × 3 = 21/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1344/252 + 21/252 = 1344 + 21/252 = 1365/252
  5. 1365/252 simplified gives 65/12
  6. So, 48/9 + 7/84 = 65/12
    In mixed form: 55/12

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