Add 84/48 and 4/9
1st number: 1 36/48, 2nd number: 4/9
84/48 + 4/9 is 79/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 9 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
84/48 = 84 × 3/48 × 3 = 252/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
4/9 = 4 × 16/9 × 16 = 64/144 - Add the two like fractions:
252/144 + 64/144 = 252 + 64/144 = 316/144 - 316/144 simplified gives 79/36
- So, 84/48 + 4/9 = 79/36
In mixed form: 27/36
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