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Add 49/84 and 36/48

49/84 + 36/48 is 4/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 48 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
    49/84 = 49 × 4/84 × 4 = 196/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    36/48 = 36 × 7/48 × 7 = 252/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/336 + 252/336 = 196 + 252/336 = 448/336
  5. 448/336 simplified gives 4/3
  6. So, 49/84 + 36/48 = 4/3
    In mixed form: 11/3

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