Add 84/49 and 3/48
1st number: 1 35/49, 2nd number: 3/48
84/49 + 3/48 is 199/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 48 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
84/49 = 84 × 48/49 × 48 = 4032/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
3/48 = 3 × 49/48 × 49 = 147/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
4032/2352 + 147/2352 = 4032 + 147/2352 = 4179/2352 - 4179/2352 simplified gives 199/112
- So, 84/49 + 3/48 = 199/112
In mixed form: 187/112
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