Add 49/84 and 30/32
49/84 + 30/32 is 73/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 32 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
49/84 = 49 × 8/84 × 8 = 392/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
30/32 = 30 × 21/32 × 21 = 630/672 - Add the two like fractions:
392/672 + 630/672 = 392 + 630/672 = 1022/672 - 1022/672 simplified gives 73/48
- So, 49/84 + 30/32 = 73/48
In mixed form: 125/48
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