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Add 5/48 and 63/84

5/48 + 63/84 is 41/48.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    5/48 = 5 × 7/48 × 7 = 35/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
    63/84 = 63 × 4/84 × 4 = 252/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/336 + 252/336 = 35 + 252/336 = 287/336
  5. 287/336 simplified gives 41/48
  6. So, 5/48 + 63/84 = 41/48

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