Add 8/48 and 42/84
8/48 + 42/84 is 2/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
8/48 = 8 × 7/48 × 7 = 56/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
42/84 = 42 × 4/84 × 4 = 168/336 - Add the two like fractions:
56/336 + 168/336 = 56 + 168/336 = 224/336 - 224/336 simplified gives 2/3
- So, 8/48 + 42/84 = 2/3
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