Add 84/25 and 16/48
1st number: 3 9/25, 2nd number: 16/48
84/25 + 16/48 is 277/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 48 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
84/25 = 84 × 48/25 × 48 = 4032/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
16/48 = 16 × 25/48 × 25 = 400/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
4032/1200 + 400/1200 = 4032 + 400/1200 = 4432/1200 - 4432/1200 simplified gives 277/75
- So, 84/25 + 16/48 = 277/75
In mixed form: 352/75
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