Add 84/5 and 12/48
1st number: 16 4/5, 2nd number: 12/48
84/5 + 12/48 is 341/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
84/5 = 84 × 48/5 × 48 = 4032/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
12/48 = 12 × 5/48 × 5 = 60/240 - Add the two like fractions:
4032/240 + 60/240 = 4032 + 60/240 = 4092/240 - 4092/240 simplified gives 341/20
- So, 84/5 + 12/48 = 341/20
In mixed form: 171/20
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