Add 9/35 and 48/84
9/35 + 48/84 is 29/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
9/35 = 9 × 12/35 × 12 = 108/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
48/84 = 48 × 5/84 × 5 = 240/420 - Add the two like fractions:
108/420 + 240/420 = 108 + 240/420 = 348/420 - 348/420 simplified gives 29/35
- So, 9/35 + 48/84 = 29/35
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