Add 49/84 and 27/28
49/84 + 27/28 is 65/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
49/84 = 49 × 1/84 × 1 = 49/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
27/28 = 27 × 3/28 × 3 = 81/84 - Add the two like fractions:
49/84 + 81/84 = 49 + 81/84 = 130/84 - 130/84 simplified gives 65/42
- So, 49/84 + 27/28 = 65/42
In mixed form: 123/42
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