Add 9/48 and 18/84
9/48 + 18/84 is 45/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 84 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
9/48 = 9 × 7/48 × 7 = 63/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
18/84 = 18 × 4/84 × 4 = 72/336 - Add the two like fractions:
63/336 + 72/336 = 63 + 72/336 = 135/336 - 135/336 simplified gives 45/112
- So, 9/48 + 18/84 = 45/112
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