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Add 8/84 and 54/48

1st number: 8/84, 2nd number: 1 6/48

8/84 + 54/48 is 205/168.

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,
    8/84 = 8 × 4/84 × 4 = 32/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    54/48 = 54 × 7/48 × 7 = 378/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/336 + 378/336 = 32 + 378/336 = 410/336
  5. 410/336 simplified gives 205/168
  6. So, 8/84 + 54/48 = 205/168
    In mixed form: 137/168

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