Add 9/48 and 2/84
9/48 + 2/84 is 71/336.
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,
2/84 = 2 × 4/84 × 4 = 8/336 - Add the two like fractions:
63/336 + 8/336 = 63 + 8/336 = 71/336 - So, 9/48 + 2/84 = 71/336
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