Add 5/42 and 8/48
5/42 + 8/48 is 2/7.
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,
5/42 = 5 × 8/42 × 8 = 40/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
8/48 = 8 × 7/48 × 7 = 56/336 - Add the two like fractions:
40/336 + 56/336 = 40 + 56/336 = 96/336 - 96/336 simplified gives 2/7
- So, 5/42 + 8/48 = 2/7
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