Add 24/6 and 42/48, Solve 4 0/6 + 42/48 as a fraction

Add 24/6 and 42/48

1^st number: 4 0/6, 2^nd number: 42/48

24/6 + 42/48 is 39/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 48 is 48

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
24/6 = 24 × 8/6 × 8 = 192/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
42/48 = 42 × 1/48 × 1 = 42/48
Add the two like fractions:
192/48 + 42/48 = 192 + 42/48 = 234/48
234/48 simplified gives 39/8
So, 24/6 + 42/48 = 39/8
In mixed form: 47/8

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