Add 12/42 and 10/48
12/42 + 10/48 is 83/168.
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,
12/42 = 12 × 8/42 × 8 = 96/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
10/48 = 10 × 7/48 × 7 = 70/336 - Add the two like fractions:
96/336 + 70/336 = 96 + 70/336 = 166/336 - 166/336 simplified gives 83/168
- So, 12/42 + 10/48 = 83/168
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