Add 84/48 and 20/21
1st number: 1 36/48, 2nd number: 20/21
84/48 + 20/21 is 227/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 21 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
84/48 = 84 × 7/48 × 7 = 588/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
20/21 = 20 × 16/21 × 16 = 320/336 - Add the two like fractions:
588/336 + 320/336 = 588 + 320/336 = 908/336 - 908/336 simplified gives 227/84
- So, 84/48 + 20/21 = 227/84
In mixed form: 259/84
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