Add 9/84 and 2/48
9/84 + 2/48 is 25/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
9/84 = 9 × 4/84 × 4 = 36/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
2/48 = 2 × 7/48 × 7 = 14/336 - Add the two like fractions:
36/336 + 14/336 = 36 + 14/336 = 50/336 - 50/336 simplified gives 25/168
- So, 9/84 + 2/48 = 25/168
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