Add 84/2 and 12/48
1st number: 42 0/2, 2nd number: 12/48
84/2 + 12/48 is 169/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 24 = 48,
84/2 = 84 × 24/2 × 24 = 2016/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
12/48 = 12 × 1/48 × 1 = 12/48 - Add the two like fractions:
2016/48 + 12/48 = 2016 + 12/48 = 2028/48 - 2028/48 simplified gives 169/4
- So, 84/2 + 12/48 = 169/4
In mixed form: 421/4
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