Add 2/42 and 8/48
2/42 + 8/48 is 3/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
2/42 = 2 × 8/42 × 8 = 16/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
8/48 = 8 × 7/48 × 7 = 56/336 - Add the two like fractions:
16/336 + 56/336 = 16 + 56/336 = 72/336 - 72/336 simplified gives 3/14
- So, 2/42 + 8/48 = 3/14
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