Add 84/48 and 4/56
1st number: 1 36/48, 2nd number: 4/56
84/48 + 4/56 is 51/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 56 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 56 × 6 = 336,
4/56 = 4 × 6/56 × 6 = 24/336 - Add the two like fractions:
588/336 + 24/336 = 588 + 24/336 = 612/336 - 612/336 simplified gives 51/28
- So, 84/48 + 4/56 = 51/28
In mixed form: 123/28
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