Add 84/36 and 40/48
1st number: 2 12/36, 2nd number: 40/48
84/36 + 40/48 is 19/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
84/36 = 84 × 4/36 × 4 = 336/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
40/48 = 40 × 3/48 × 3 = 120/144 - Add the two like fractions:
336/144 + 120/144 = 336 + 120/144 = 456/144 - 456/144 simplified gives 19/6
- So, 84/36 + 40/48 = 19/6
In mixed form: 31/6
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