Add 49/84 and 18/35
49/84 + 18/35 is 461/420.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 35 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
49/84 = 49 × 5/84 × 5 = 245/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
18/35 = 18 × 12/35 × 12 = 216/420 - Add the two like fractions:
245/420 + 216/420 = 245 + 216/420 = 461/420 - So, 49/84 + 18/35 = 461/420
In mixed form: 141/420
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