Add 6/84 and 48/49
6/84 + 48/49 is 103/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 49 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
6/84 = 6 × 7/84 × 7 = 42/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
48/49 = 48 × 12/49 × 12 = 576/588 - Add the two like fractions:
42/588 + 576/588 = 42 + 576/588 = 618/588 - 618/588 simplified gives 103/98
- So, 6/84 + 48/49 = 103/98
In mixed form: 15/98
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